Responsibilities and authority of the Internal Auditor are established in Policy Bulletin XIX, “Internal Audit Policy and Procedures.” This position is responsible to monitor compliance with Company policies, procedures, and administrative controls; to evaluate the effectiveness of procedures and controls; and to perform special research and reviews as directed.

• Prepares an annual work program for approval by the General Manager identifying specific auditing activities to be performed, including a monthly schedule of planned internal audits. Reports regularly to the General Manager on the status of annual work program activities.
• Performs special projects, reviews, and audits outside the annual work program as directed by the General Manager and upon request by Assistant General Managers.
• Examples of internal audit projects includes, but shall not be limited to:
  • Reviews of compliance with Company cash-handling and revenue security procedures.
  • Reviews of compliance with Company purchasing and contracting procedures.
  • Reviews of compliance with Company inventory control procedures.
  • Reviews of fixed asset management by CTTRANSIT departments.
  • Reviews of compliance with procedures for controlling petty cash, gasoline credit cards, employee allowances for tools and uniforms, etc.
  • Reviews to verify inventories of bus parts, fare media, etc
  • Reviews of compliance with human resources, financial, and in-house claims administration procedures and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Investigations of incidents involving, or potentially involving, theft or mishandling of Company assets and resources.
• Recommends improvements in Company policies and procedures to improve accountability and control.
• Prepares written reports documenting his/her findings on a timely basis for each internal audit activity or review. Follows up with the cognizant Assistant General Manager or department head where instances of non-compliance were found.
• Communicates with outside vendors, agencies, and other institutions as necessary to perform internal audit reviews and activities.
• Work cooperatively with all levels of personnel.
• Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency. Provides training for Agency personnel as required. Actively participates in staff meetings, trainings, etc.
• Has thorough working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• College degree in accounting or other qualified discipline is required.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in accounting and/or financial, operational, and management auditing, preferably in the field of public transportation.
• Knowledge of standard business practices and controls for purchasing and procurements, revenue security, contracting, asset management, accountability, and related functions. Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and practices is required.
• CPA or CIA certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel between CTTRANSIT divisions and to perform internal audit reviews as necessary during all hours of operation.
• Excellent computer skills are essential for work processing and preparation of spreadsheets and data bases. Individual must be able to learn CTTRANSIT computer systems used for maintenance management, claims, HR, and other functions.
• Must handle and maintain confidential information.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy are essential.
• Valid drivers’ license and the ability to be insured by our insurance company throughout employment.
• Physical ability to drive a Company pool vehicle for travel between divisions and other locations in Connecticut. Physical ability to work in all areas of Company facilities, including service lane and maintenance areas.

Why work at CTtransit ?.......

CTtransit offers a highly competitive benefit package to all full-time eligible employees.

Competitive Wages

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and holidays)
• 401k and Pension Retirement plans

• Low cost no deductible medical, dental and vision including family
• Life Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance and short term disability plans
• Voulntary Supplemental family, Accident Insurance an Additional Disability Plans

• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement