Junior Internal Auditor

Job Summary

The Junior Internal Auditor assists in conducting audits from the planning phase to the reporting phase, under the supervision of the Manager, Internal Audit, which includes assisting in auditing financial records of departments and tenants to maintain fulfillment of financial and operational responsibilities, and researching policies, laws, and ordinances to evaluate and document compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists in completing audits, including preparation of the program, performing and documenting audit test work, and issuing audit reports.
• Assists in auditing accounting, financial, and operational records by applying professional accounting and auditing principles.
• Assists in auditing department and tenant financial records to fulfill financial and operational responsibilities.
• Affords assistance in evaluating the effectiveness of the internal control environment.
• Affords assistance in assessing risk and applying appropriate audit procedures.
• Collections and examinations of documentation from external and internal partners.
• Identifies inefficient practices and assesses alternatives that may yield improvements.
• Identifies inconsistencies in data and strives to understand the root cause of the potential problem.
• Reviews concessionaire’s annual statement of gross revenues to determine contract compliance and revenue obligations.
• Researches on policies, laws, and ordinances to evaluate and document compliance.
• Performs statistical analysis and other methods for evaluating data.
• Assists in preparing detailed written audit reports for executive management, including findings and recommendations.
• Performs semi-annual inventory cycle counts.
• Assists in identifying internal and external network vulnerabilities on a quarterly basis.
• Tracks the progress of the implementation of internal audit recommendations.
• Maintains regular on-time attendance.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Accounting and Auditing Principles: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles in the public sector.
• Accounting: Skill in applying generally accepted accounting principles and accounting operations to organizational financial needs.
• Audit Investigations: Skill in conducting audit investigations, including fact gathering and interpreting statutes, regulations, contract provisions, and other documents.
• Fraud Identification: Skill in identifying fraud indicators to prevent, detect, or investigate fraudulent activity.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Problem Solving: Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Microsoft Office: In-depth skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Confidentiality: Maintains confidential information.
• Ethical Behavior: Role model for ethical behavior.
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Authority (RISE).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Up to 1 year experience in internal or external auditing or related experience.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor (within 18 months of hire).