Write the audit report with recommendations for improvement to auditee. In an advisory capacity, participate in development and design of new systems, and provide other consultative services to management. Professional Development Study new pronouncements on accounting principles and auditing standards and techniques as developed by authoritative bodies within the profession. They have regular contact with agency management in planning audit projects, setting priorities and scheduling audits. At this level, work is frequently self-initiated based on requests for audits or the goals of the agency and the employee exercises significant independence in judgment and action to complete the work.
Work is reviewed through periodic progress reports and in terms of overall results.
The work is performed within the parameters of applicable Federal rules and regulations, State statues, agency policies and procedures and the appropriate standards as established by theInstitute of Internal Auditors, General Accounting Office or the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Some positions in this class require the willingness to travel, including overnight trips, to perform audits at entities in various geographic locations under a variety of working conditions and to work irregular hours as required. Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of organizational management including planning, organizing, budgeting, directing, and reviewing operations. Extensive knowledge of auditing techniques such as analytical review procedures, statistical sampling methods, quantitative methods, account analysis, reconciliation methods, flowcharting, and work paper preparation methods and documentation. Extensive knowledge of risk analysis for evaluation of internal and management controls.