Senior Auditor

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Audit and Compliance (OAC), manages the Internal Audit unit within the Office of Audit & Compliance. Supervises and manages the activities of the Staff Auditor I, II, and III within OAC, conducts complex operational and financial audits to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) management policies, procedures and controls to maintain compliance with HUD regulations; performs other related duties.

• Presents and discusses audit reports to the Vice President and Senior Vice President;
• Prepares draft reports of audit findings including corrective actions to rectify deficiencies; develops recommendations for improvementsto policies and procedures related to thescope of the audit;
• Assist in development of audit programs and procedures with clearly defined audit objectives, scope and methodology;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with OAC staff, PHA departments, employees, management, and the general public.
• May appear in court and before grand juries to offer testimony;
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Reviewing and analyzing financial documents, policies and procedures.
• Assists with preparation of annual audit plans and annual risk assessment activities;
• Supervises and manages the Staff Auditor I, II, and III positions by executing directing, and monitoring the planned internal audit operations. Conducts regular meetings to review audit work products, status updates and resolution of issues and concerns;
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information;
• Monitors corrective actions andreviews internal controls to ensure deficiencies are rectified.
• Analyzing and interpreting a variety of facts and findings.
• Writes and coordinates audit plans as assigned; works independently ensuring audit remains on track and is focused in the directed areas;
• Performs special audits as requested by the Executive Vice President of the Office of Audit and Compliance, President and CEO, Board of Commissioners, Audit Committee or department director.
• Conducting complex operational and financial audits.
• Assists in training of staff auditors;
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field ofAudit and Compliance; AND
• Overseeing and coordinating internal and external audit operations.
• Assists the Senior Executive Vice President and Vice President of OAC with developing the Internal Audit policies and procedures that govern the Internal Audit process; assist with the establishment of the Internal Audit risk assessment process to be executed across all PHA departments.Plans and performs financial, compliance and operational audits of PHA’s programs, departments and functions to determine the adequacy of controls, the degree of compliance with established policies and procedures and the effectiveness and efficiency of the area under review;
• Prepares and presents updates to the Audit Committee;
• Ensuring compliance with regulations governing public housing and financial operations.
• Interviewing and eliciting information.
• Conducts testing to assess compliance with management and program policies procedures and controls. Organizes and trains employees in work paper preparation;

• Ability to interpret Federal and State regulations governing housing and finance.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining internal andexternal audit records.
• Principles and practices of management, organization and administration.
• Ability to interpret PHA organizational structure, operations, policies and procedures; HR Manual, Employee Handbook, and Union Contracts.
• Principles and practices of government and professional audit and compliance standards.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment but may require limited travel to PHA sites as warranted.
• Ability to interpret governing Housing and Urban Development Regulations
• Standard computer software applications.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a related field; AND five (5) or more years audit experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Critical thinking and the ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as editing skills.
• May require possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License.

The Salary Range for this position is $85,157.60 - $106,447.00 annually. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations.

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