Associate Management Auditor (JC-440521)

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.  If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.   

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Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. 

Under the general supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor and with assistance of a Senior Management Auditor, the Associate Management Auditor (AMA) is primarily responsible for assisting on the completion of more difficult and various complex financial, attestation, and compliance audits, such as water and sewer utility audits, balancing account audits, communications audits, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) user fees audits, energy efficiency program audits, energy procurement audits, and audits requested by CPUC divisions or Commissioners, per professional auditing standards. In addition, the AMA is part of a team that assists in planning, organizing, and developing audit programs and may independently perform audit assignments in accordance with professional auditing standards.

AMA, either independently or as part of a team, conducts and completes financial, attestation, and compliance audits as required by professional auditing standards. Prepares clear, concise, accurate, timely, and complete working papers, develops written audit reports describing the results of audits which include identifying problem areas, completing all components of an audit finding, describing analysis performed, drawing sound conclusions, and making recommendations for improvements in systems, programs, policies, and procedures. Performs audit field work remotely or at a worksite and prepares audit reports as required by applicable auditing standards.

AMA assists in the planning and preparation of audit plans/programs according to professional auditing standards, which includes determining the purpose, scope, methodology, assessment of risk, budget hours and milestone dates. Gathers, analyzes, and research audit criteria such as laws, decisions, regulations and policies. Assists in conducting effective entrance/exit conferences. Assists on presentations to decision-makers and management concerning audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Exercises flexibility in responding to changing workloads.

The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, the ability to work well within a team environment and independently, and to coordinate and/or participate in multiple projects.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This is a statewide recruitment. This position can be filled in the following locations: San Francisco or Sacramento.

This position requires travel.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR