Staff Auditor Consultant,

BERS is seeking an experienced internal auditor for a temp-to-hire position.

BERS is one of five public pension systems in New York City. Founded in 1921, we proudly serve over 55,000 members. BERS provides retirement, death, disability, and survivor benefits for employees of the New York City Department of Education other than appointed teachers, employees of the School Construction Authority, and certain other classes of employees. Please visit our website at:

The rate of pay is $37- $40/per hour for approximately 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities under supervision include, but are not limited to the following:

· Conducts complex and detailed financial, operational and management audits, including IT audits.

· Evaluates systems of internal control, management and operation for effectiveness and efficiency and make appropriate recommendations in alignment with BERS' vision and risk appetite.

· Conducts examinations and evaluations of those procedures and practices necessary to determine whether objectives are accomplished effectively and efficiently and makes recommendations.

· Drafts reports analyzing results of audit findings including comments, recommendations, financial statements, and supporting schedules.

· Discusses results of audits or needs for additional data with agency officials involved in audits.

· Attends and participates in meetings with auditees to facilitate audits – entrance and exit conferences, process walkthroughs, status updates, communicate exceptions and other pertinent information.

Qualifications:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science and four years of satisfactory full-time experience implementing the provisions of a retirement plan involving the use of mathematical, statistical, actuarial or accounting computations, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professionals implementing the provisions of a retirement plan involving the use of mathematical, statistical, actuarial or accounting computations; or

2. An associate degree or 60 credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science and six years of satisfactory full-time experience as indicated in "1"; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have 60 credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting and/or actuarial science and the 18 months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity as described in "1" above.

Preferred:

· Knowledge of professional audit standards and best practices.

· Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including experience writing and presenting audit reports, business letters, and memoranda.

· Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

· Consistency in values, principles, and work ethic.

· Displays teamwork, integrity, and critical thinking.

· Ability to work under pressure, take initiative, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

· Ability to understand a business process and provide value-added recommendations for improvement.

· Ability to navigate difficult conversations with strong emotional intelligence.

This position will have a hybrid option after the initial onboarding period of 4 - 6 weeks.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $ $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person