Senior Deputy Auditor - Metropolitan Water District - Los Angeles, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty-six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan's mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan's facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.6 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
SR. DEPUTY AUDITOR
The Office of the General Auditor has one (1) opening for a Sr. Deputy Auditor at Metropolitan's Headquarters located in downtown Los Angeles.
JOB SUMMARY
Positions at this level are recognized as technical specialist using initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or researching trends and patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new policies. Decisions regarding what needs to be done include interpreting data, planning of the work, or refining the methods and techniques to be used. The work involves established criteria; formulating projects; assessing program effectiveness; or analyzing variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions. The work product or service may affect activities, or the operation of other organizations. This position may perform: Audit Planning - Reviewing background information; interviewing key personnel to document and flowchart processes; developing planning and risk assessment documents according to Metropolitan audit standards; and preparing an audit program in consultation with the audit supervisor. Audit Field Work - Performing audit field work steps as agreed with the audit supervisor, including gathering and analyzing data; evaluating risk management efforts and control processes; reaching sound conclusions regarding exceptions noted; and developing observations and recommendations. Audit Reporting - Meeting with clients to verify and discuss audit results; drafting audit reports in Metropolitan format, including audit opinion, comments, and recommendations for audit supervisor review; presenting draft audit reports to the client for review; ensuring work papers are complete and accurate and are maintained in electronic work paper system. Monitoring the scope, time budget, and schedule of the audit to achieve established objectives. Keeping the audit supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications. Ensuring audit work is in compliance with department standards and conforms to professional standards issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors.
Supervision Given: May act as a lead. Coordinates and reviews work assignments of employees performing the same general work as the lead on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities may involve solving problems and providing instructions on work procedures.
JOB DUTIES
1. Leads and performs diverse audits.
2. Leads and evaluates the results of audits performed and the preparation of reports.
3. Acts as Project Manager; plans, coordinates, and conducts projects within area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
Work Schedule: 9/80, alternating Fridays off
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, and six years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, and four years of relevant experience.
Required Knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices; auditing procedures, protocols and techniques; business systems technologies; project management; and current office technology and equipment.
Required Skills and Abilities to: Use automated auditing techniques; analyze; manage projects; use independent judgment and exercise discretion; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; lead and train; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.
Job-Related Selection Criteria:
* 20% Job Preparation (education, experience, and training relevant to the position)
* 20% Teamwork
* 20% Analytical Skills
* 20% Interpersonal Effectiveness
* 20% Oral Communication
100% Total CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS*Valid California Class C Driver License that allows you to drive in the course of your employment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND VISION REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the job duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.
Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as paper, books, or small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k (with matching contribution), tuition reimbursement, and more
* Training and advancement opportunities
* On-site fitness center at Union Station HQ
* Excellent working environment
* Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected]
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities may be requested by calling (213) 217-7738 at least 5 working days in advance of the scheduled examination date(s).
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