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.: 09-013

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: Auditor (4 Positions) PL-UNGRADED

SALARY: $33,000 to $42,000 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:

• Performs assigned financial, operational, compliance audits, and other engagements.
• Conducts or assists in preliminary surveys, preparing audit programs, determining audit procedures to be used, etc.
• Conducts or assists in performing various audit assignments or special audit projects.
• Tests, verifies and analyzes data using established audit standards, procedures and techniques.
• Reviews transactions, documents, records and operational methods to determine adequacy of control and efficiency of operations.
• Prepares and organizes supporting documentation, e.g., work papers and schedules for project under review.
• Monitors projects in-progress for adherence to objectives, schedules, deadlines, etc.
• Keeps supervisor advised of progress of projects.
• Conducts preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with operating personnel to verify facts and obtain explanations for deficiencies.
• Identifies or assists in distinguishing deficiencies and recommends corrective actions to strengthen controls, improve operations and reduce costs.
• Makes oral reports and/or prepares formal written reports as requested on the results of assigned audits or special projects.
• Maintains effective working relations with operating personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; or Non-Accounting Bachelor’s Degree, plus 1 year audit or accounting experience.
• Copy of degree/official transcript and police clearance must be attached to the application.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and practices, fund accounting. Basic understanding of automated systems and audit procedures and techniques. Basic knowledge of computer operations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Preferred - 3 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.