Internal Audit Administrator (Provisional

Audit Administrator

The Audit Administrator is a high level administrative position with responsible charge of internal auditing functions within the City of Buffalo. Internal auditing functions are defined in Section 7.4 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo. As defined in Section 7.4 the audit universe includes all bureaus, offices, departments, boards, commissions, activities, functions, programs, agencies and other entities or services of the city and all agencies and other entities a majority of whose members are appointed by City officials or that derive at least 50% of their revenue from the City or from allocation under the authority of the City.

The incumbent is responsible for providing objective and professional evaluation of City of Buffalo activities, to plan and perform audits in accordance with adopted professional auditing standards and to supervise staff assisting with these functions. The Audit Administrator receives immediate supervision from the City Auditor, with leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in performing auditing functions.

Typical work activities include:

• Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive audit plan to ensure that internal controls in the City of Buffalo are reviewed at appropriate intervals, and organizes and assigns staff to fulfill the plan
• Coordinates plans and supervises audits performed by the Division of Audit
• Plans and performs audits to obtain sufficient evidence to meet audit objectives and conform to professional auditing standards
• Prepares Audit Reports documenting results of audits and follows-up with management to ensure that necessary corrective action has been taken
• Checks for compliance with appropriate city policies and procedures as well as public laws and regulations established by the City of Buffalo, New York State and federal agencies
• Ensures that policies and procedures are being followed and operations are being performed promptly and efficiently
• Determines that all Audit Reports are accurate and timely
• Supervises subordinate auditing staff and other supporting personnel in the performance of auditing activities
• Provides technical assistance on auditing problems and advises staff ensuring that all objectives are met
• Assists in developing and conducting training and re-training programs for the auditing staff
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the internal audit function
• Attends meetings and conferences and prepares correspondence to seek assistance, explain programs and goals, respond to auditing problems and report audit findings
• Investigates confidential matters under the direction of the City Auditor
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of policies and procedures
• Assists in preparation annual budget for Division of Audit
• Provides advice concerning auditing matters to insure objectives are achieved
• Responds to inquiries concerning auditing requirements, the form and content of required auditing reports and other supporting documents
• Advises as to the proper auditing procedures and practices to follow in solving auditing problems
• Provides informational and technical auditing advise to staff in developing prescribed auditing reports
• Determines the need for auditing records and documents

Minimum qualifications include:

• Open Competitive (A) Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Public Administration including 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and two years of full-time supervisory accounting/auditing experience in public accounting or internal auditing; OR (B) Bachelors? Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Public Administration including 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and four years of full-time supervisory accounting/auditing experience in public accounting or internal auditing;
  Special Requirement Applicants must possess a current professional certification in the accounting/auditing field. Acceptable certifications include Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.
  
  NOTE:
  
  Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.
• The City of Buffalo is an equal…