Internal Auditor Associate - AO

About Our Job

The Auditor's Office, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, delivers independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public's investments in the City and County of Denver. The Auditor has Charter authority to audit Denver's agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our in-depth audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver's Audit Committee, look at how efficient and effective the city's services and programs are for the people of Denver and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision-makers. We provide a dynamic and collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and professional development and continuing education opportunities for our employees.

The City and County of Denver Auditor's office is seeking Associate Government Auditors with critical thinking skills and an ability to complete quality work. Under the general direction of the assigned Audit Manager and Team Lead, the Associate Auditor executes performance and/or financial-related audits and evaluations of Denver government functions and activities, in addition to other duties assigned.

This posting will be used to fill more than one vacancy.

Auditor's Office employees are working a hybrid model. This position requires periodic in-person attendance at our Downtown Denver location to meet the needs of the organization. For our employees, we will provide a laptop and office workspace. You must have a consistent home internet connection for all remote work.

Please apply as soon as you are able as this position will close when we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting performance and/or financial-related audits and evaluations of City and County departments, contracts, and programs that include internal controls, compliance, governance, and performance objectives such as effectiveness, efficiency, and public policy assessment using Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

• Working under the guidance of the Audit Manager and Lead Auditor, contributes to assigned aspects of audits including project planning, fieldwork, report writing and presentation of results to the public.

• Identifying and utilizing optimal audit, analytical and research methodologies in the execution of audits.

• Displaying aptitude for critical thinking, verbal and written communications, workload management, quality work products, and productive and professional interpersonal relations.

• Working under the guidance of the Audit Manager and the Lead Auditor, ensure that individual work activities fully comply with GAGAS and the Audit Service Division's operating policy and procedures, prior to review.

• Producing quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues for a variety of audiences, such as agency staff and citizens of Denver.

• Working collaboratively in a team environment.

• Performing audit-related internal and external presentations and briefings.

• Performing audit follow-up work for assigned audits.

• Conducting administrative tasks as required.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is between $63,000 - $75,000 dependent upon education and experience.

For more information about the Auditor's Office, please visit our website at https://www.denverauditor.org.

About You

Our ideal candidate will surpass our minimum requirements by possessing some or all of the following qualifications:

• Relevant professional government auditing work experience.

• Experience with GAGAS Standards.

• Experience with data analytics.

• An applicable professional certification, such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), or similar.

• Experience with audit and risk management software.

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience Requirement

• One (1) year of professional level experience auditing and evaluating business practices and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Education & Experience Equivalency

• No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV3044 Internal Auditor Associate

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$60,669.00 - $100,104.00

Starting Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is between $63,000 - $75,000 dependent upon education and experience .

Agency

Auditor's Office

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