Auditor - Technology

Location:

White Plains, US

Summary

Conducts independent audits, assessments, and advisory engagements to assist the organization in accomplishing its objectives by incorporating a systemic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of NYPA’s governance, risk management, and internal controls. This includes audit processes designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These engagements include audits of business operations, financial and compliance processes and activities, technology systems, infrastructure and cyber security and strategic and transformational initiatives. Supports audit reporting for external auditors, regulatory authorities, and joint venture partners.

Conducts internal audits specializing in IT operations, IT governance, cyber security, information systems, network security and infrastructure using technical analysis skills. Conducts internal audits of strategic initiatives. Prepares and presents audit observations and recommendations to the organization and/or business unit management. Monitors remediation of control issues identified from audits until closure, reports on risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audit activities within the organization, including providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization's operations.

• Execute IT internal audit engagements using IA methodology, build relationships with clients, identify client concerns, and lead interactions in an organized, collaborative, and knowledgeable manner.

• Create high quality deliverables, including planning documents, audit programs, walkthroughs, process flows, document work papers, observation sheets and first draft reports , within established timelines and budgets.

• Identify key risks and internal controls, develop or review audit programs, risk and control matrices, and perform or review detailed tests of controls.

• Develop and execute data analysis routines and visualize and interpret the results.

• Document audit observations including root cause, risk or exposure, and recommendations for solutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of COBIT, NIST, ITIL, Center for Internet Security (CIS)COSO, and IIA Standards.

• Ability to plan, organize, manage time and deadlines, and execute audit projects.

• Ability to acquire, analyze and interpret large volumes of data to identify potential anomalies and assess for potential observations.

• Strong verbal, written and presentation communications skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum 2 years audit or related experience.

Physical Requirements

Up to 20% travel primarily within New York State.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $95,440.00 - $131,230.00. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email  accessibility@nypa.gov .

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