Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General · 1 day ago
MSRB Senior Auditor
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $79K/yr
3+ years expThe Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General is dedicated to managing and safeguarding the State's public deposits and investments. They are seeking a Senior Auditor to review the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement's processes, conduct compliance and operational audits, and ensure the adequacy of controls.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Works under the direction of the MSRB Audit Supervisor to perform audits and operational reviews and follows up on corrective action plans
Research applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the audit being performed
Completes standard audit forms and documentation relevant to the audit
Interviews appropriate personnel; determines requirements and obtains, verifies, and analyzes available data; observes actual practices, evaluates functional operating techniques and identifies existing or potential issues of non-compliance
Participate in meetings and presentations relevant to Treasury’s Internal Audit Department and MSRB audits, reviews, advisory meetings, meetings with Audit Management software vendor etc
Works collaboratively with the Audit Supervisor to conduct MSRB’s annual risk assessment
Assists the Audit Supervisor in preparing MSRB’s annual audit plan
Assists MSRB staff with external audits requests
Assists MSRB staff with annual Internal Control Plan and policy updates
Performs other duties as assigned
Develop working knowledge of Treasury and MSRB operations
Travel as required
Qualification
Required
BS/BA (or equivalent) in Accounting
3-5 years internal or external audit experience; work associated with retirement plan benefits or in a similar or related field preferred
Knowledgeable in professional accounting principles
Experience leading audit engagements, must be able to independently complete each phase of the audit process
Experience in conducting research
Experience using data analytics software and policy analysis methodologies
Ability to develop working knowledge of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32 and MSERS plan rules
Advanced knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) and internal auditing standards issued by the IIA
Working knowledge of the COSO ERM Framework
Proficiency in using Office 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Teams, etc
Experience using ACL or other data analytic software
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented, 'big picture' thinker. Able to understand the process and its relationship with other processes, departments and Commonwealth agencies
Organized. Able to manage competing priorities, while meeting deadlines. Able to work in a fluid environment, with the ability to anticipate, respond, and continuously improve the process
Ability to work in a team and independently
Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs, including all of Treasury's and MSRB's policies
Personally committed to, and actively works towards, continuous self-improvement
Ability to lift up to 10lbs
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Preferred
CIA is not required, but strongly preferred
Experience associated with retirement plan benefits or in a similar or related field preferred
Company
Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General
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