Senior Audit Supervisor

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Bergen (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a seasoned auditor to assist in developing and preparing the annual audit plan, and to supervise multiple audits ensuring they meet professional standards and stay within budget.

The role emphasizes effective resource use, assessing budget scope, and contributing to staff evaluations. A hybrid/remote work setup is available with a competitive compensation range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 4 years’ related experience in the auditing field.
• 2 years demonstrated audit supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in the development and preparation of an annual audit plan.
• Ensuring the effective utilization of audit resources for the purpose of maximizing audit coverage of high-risk areas.
• Evaluating the appropriateness of the scope of the budget of assigned audits.
• Supervising multiple audits assigned to staff and directing in the performance of audits.
• Ensuring audits are completed in accordance with established guidelines and professional standards and within budget.
• Reviewing audit workpapers to ensure findings are properly documented and fully developed and that corrective and appropriate actions have been identified.
• Performing divisional support functions such as status reports and quarterly highlights to the Audit Committee.
• Contribute to staff performance evaluations for staff audits and projects.

Skills

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

SAP

PeopleSoft

Teammate+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Teammate+

Job description

Description

About the Role

The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting the Manager in the development and preparation of an annual audit plan; ensuring the effective utilization of audit resources for the purpose of maximizing audit coverage of high-risk areas; evaluating the appropriateness of the scope of the budget of assigned audits; supervising multiple audits assigned to staff and directing in the performance of audits; ensuring audits are completed in accordance with established guidelines and professional standards and within budget; reviewing audit workpapers to ensure findings are properly documented and fully developed and that corrective and appropriate actions have been identified; performing divisional support functions such as status reports and quarterly highlights to the Audit Committee; and contribute to staff performance evaluations for staff audits and projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in the development and preparation of an annual audit plan.
• Ensuring the effective utilization of audit resources for the purpose of maximizing audit coverage of high-risk areas.
• Evaluating the appropriateness of the scope of the budget of assigned audits.
• Supervising multiple audits assigned to staff and directing in the performance of audits.
• Ensuring audits are completed in accordance with established guidelines and professional standards and within budget.
• Reviewing audit workpapers to ensure findings are properly documented and fully developed and that corrective and appropriate actions have been identified.
• Performing divisional support functions such as status reports and quarterly highlights to the Audit Committee.
• Contribute to staff performance evaluations for staff audits and projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 4 years’ related experience in the auditing field.
• 2 years demonstrated audit supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of internal control practices, risk assessment or assurance to ensure effectiveness and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze functions, operations and business processes and identify solutions for improvement.
• Thorough understanding of systematic reviews to ensure effectiveness and accountability.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated project/resource management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently and prioritize work.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal staff at all levels and external business partners.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Peoplesoft and Teammate+.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to asuccessful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities,and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $100,256 Midpoint: $130,318 Maximum: $160,394

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.