Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  50675428

Description Activated On:  9/26/2024 3:10:35 PM


Position Purpose:
Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

Conducts financial and performance audits, attestation engagements, and professional non-audit services of organizations within the responsibilities of the Bureau of Audits.

Description of Duties:
Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Leads a variety of audits, engagements, and reviews in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards

Develops risk assessment or evaluates risk assessment developed by staff based on audit objectives

Develops or reviews the development of the audit program and audit objectives

Interprets agreements, contracts, policies, legislation, rules, and regulations

Conducts audit testing in accordance with the audit program

Utilizes sampling methods to develop samples for testing

Develops questions in order to gain an understanding of auditee’s policies and procedures

Obtains documents from auditee to conduct audit testing and to support the auditee’s policies and procedures

Analyzes documents prepared by staff in TeamMate

Prepares and reviews audit findings and recommendations

Completes final audit report in preparation for management review

Adheres to office policies, Commonwealth directives, and Code of Conduct; and works toward achievement of Office of the Budget and Bureau of Audit ob

Decision Making:
Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Audit work is performed under the direct supervision of an Audit manager who assigns the work, gives preliminary instructions, and reviews work in progress and upon completion for quality, adherence to established standards, and professional development. Professional judgment is exercised regarding risk assessment, audit sample selections, materiality, and the disposition of exceptions noted during the conduct of assignments. Audit work is performed independently with minimal supervision from the Audit Manager.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Travel as required
 2. Transport personal computer
 3. Utilize personal computer and associated software
 4. Organize, evaluate, and present data
 5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
 6. Conduct auditee interviews
 7. Maintain effective working relationships
 8. Prepare professional work papers
 9. Attend meetings
 10. Attend training