JOB TITLE: SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR, PSERS

JOB CODE: 03631

DEFINITION: This is advanced professional and specialized audit work examining financial and operational processes and information technology systems for fiscal control, security, and compliance at the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).

An employee in this job independently audits operational systems. Work involves analyzing information technology and systems to reduce internal and external fraud and redundant or deficient procedures or processes; recommending changes and developing solutions to problems with existing controls, procedures, and processes; and overseeing the implementation of appropriate corrective action. Work includes conducting risk assessments, performing field work, preparing detailed reports of findings, and conducting special audits requested by the Board of Trustees or executive leadership. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed by an administrative supervisor for attainment of stated objectives and consistency with agency policies and standards.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Develops audit plans and performs audits of PSERS’ financial, operational, and information technology systems and processes.

• Tests for and documents information technology controls related to downstream processes, including financial transactions and benefit processing.

• Investigates formal complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse, and recommends corrective action as necessary.

• Conducts special audits requested by the Board of Trustees and executive management.

• Performs third-party administrator compliance audits for the Health Options Program and the Defined Contribution Plan.

• Develops reports of findings based upon observations, evaluation, and research.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

• Employees in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with organizational or operational requirements.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of security standards and methods applicable to accounting, auditing, and information technology.

• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing and accounting principles.

• Knowledge of information technology systems and security capabilities used in processing financial transactions.

• Knowledge of information system processing procedures and internal controls.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to analyze and interpret written and numerical information.

• Ability to determine significant accounting irregularities, violations, and noncompliance and to recommend effective corrective measures.

• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• One year of experience as a Securities Accountant 2, Executive Senior Audit Specialist, or Audit Specialist 3 (commonwealth titles);

or

• Four years of professional accounting, financial auditing, or information technology auditing experience, and a bachelor’s degree that includes or is supplemented by 18 college credits in accounting, finance, or information technology;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by 18 college credits in accounting, finance, or information technology.