Audit Supervisor

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
P.O. Box 5153 CHRB, Saipan, MP 96950

 

EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: 09-012


OPENING DATE: 02/03/09


CLOSING DATE: Continuous

This examination is for the purpose of developing an Open Competitive and Promotional Eligible list. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that the personnel system shall be applied and administered according to the principle of equal opportunity for all citizens and nationals as defined by the Northern Marianas Commonwealth Constitution regardless of age, race, sex, religion, political affiliation or belief, marital status, handicap or place of origin.


POSITION: Audit Supervisor (2 Positions) PL-UNGRADED


SALARY: $43,000 to $54,000 P/A

The salary given will be determined by the qualification of the appointee.


LOCATION: Office of the Public Auditor (OPA), Saipan


DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Functions as lead or specialist with ongoing responsibility for planning and supervising the work of other auditors, and/or contributing technical expertise in a specialized area, i.e., information systems.
  • Plans and executes sensitive and/or more complex assigned financial, operational, compliance and/or information systems audits.
  • Plans and conducts sensitive and/or more complex financial, operational, compliance and/or information systems audits to a conclusion.
  • Supervises and assigns ongoing work of other auditors.
  • Leads other auditors.
  • Provides direction, technical guidance and feedback.
  • Contributes to preparation of performance appraisals.
  • Provides technical expertise to other audit staff in a specialized area, i.e., information systems.
  • Provides direction and guidance to other staff as requested or assigned.
  • Establishes audit objectives, budgeted hours, and targeted completion dates.
  • Monitors projects in progress for adherence to project objectives, schedules, deadlines, etc.
  • Reviews audit work papers and reports to ensure standards are met.
  • Keeps supervisor advised of progress of projects.
  • Conducts preliminary surveys, prepares audit programs and determines audit procedures to be used. Prepares and organizes supporting documentation, e.g., work papers and schedules for project under review.
  • Recommends methods for obtaining, analyzing and evaluating evidentiary data.
  • Determines ability to objectively measure adequacy and effectiveness of systems or controls audited.
  • Identifies deficiencies and recommends corrective action to strengthen controls, improve operations and reduce costs.
  • Prepares formal written reports expressing opinions on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of procedures.
  • Discusses recommendations with management and appraises the adequacy of subsequent action taken to improve deficient conditions.
  • Maintains effective working relations with all levels of management.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years audit experience.
  • Copy of degree/official transcript and police clearance must be attached to the application.
  • Experience as a senior auditor or as a specialist in a particular area, e.g. information systems.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Preferred - 9 years experience.
  • Preferred - Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

CONDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is “EXEMPT”; is not eligible to receive overtime payment for overtime hours performed pursuant to Part IV.B16 of the Personnel Service System Rules and Regulation (PSSR/R), Part 1.7C of the Excepted Service Regulation (ESR) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


NOTE TO APPLICANT:

Education and training claimed under item 19(A) through (G) of the Application for Employment must be substantiated by an official school transcript, diploma, or certificate. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.


INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND THEIR CURRENT APPLICATION FORMS TO:

Office of Personnel Management
J.M. Building, Garapan
Saipan, MP 96950

Office of Personnel Management
Songsong Village
Rota, MP 96951

Office of Personnel Management
San Jose Village
Tinian, MP 96952


JOB LINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HRS A DAY. PLEASE CALL 670-233-1606.