SENIOR AUDITOR (AUDIT)

Preferred Qualifications: (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. Experience leading contract, grants, and/or operational audits. Experience utilizing data analytics tools such as IDEA (Interactive Data Extraction and Analysis), ACL (Audit Command Language), or similar applications to analyze accounting records, systems data, and other information in support of complex audits. Experience drafting formal audit reports and presenting audit findings and recommendations to executive management, governing boards, and/or other senior-level stakeholders. Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Theories, principles, and practices of performance auditing, attestation engagements, and information systems auditing Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing internal auditing of a public agency Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework, ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) Auditing Standards, ISACA COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies), and Government Accountability Office Government Auditing Standards Project management tools, techniques, and skills Principles of supervision Applicable computer business software applications Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Performing statistical and financial analyses Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Operating computers and general office equipment Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Complete audit projects on-time and within budget Handle highly confidential information Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Think and act independently Determine strategies to achieve goals Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and fiscal practices Oversee, train, and motivate assigned staff Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions: Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required (EH)