Internal Auditor

STARTING PAY: $40,164-$79,906 DOQ

Under the general supervision of the Internal Audit Manager, this position is responsible for performing audits of outside contractors and City departments for compliance with City contracts and City policies. Responsibilities include reporting audit findings to the appropriate levels of City management and to outside contractors; studying and evaluating internal controls within City departments for compliance with City policies and generally accepted auditing standards; and making recommendations for improvements or compliance through audit findings. Performs special assignments as requested by management. This position is required to work with little direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and manage activities for multiple projects.
• Develop audit programs for financial, performance, operational and other types of audits.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate data to make informed judgment of areas of the audit project or investigation under review.
• Develop and prepare well documented working papers to record, conclude and summarize data or results on each assigned project.
• Consult with and advise internal clients on the development and implementation of effective and cost-efficient controls to manage business risks and improve their business processes.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing business and administrative functions.
• Continually monitor compliance with the existing system of internal controls and make recommendations for change or improvement as appropriate.
• Write audit reports, conclusions, summaries, and auditee recommendations.
• Prepare special analyses and reports as required.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
• Develop an open and positive relationship with all levels of staff and management based on internal trust and respect, and a focus on common business objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, computing, finance or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• One to three years' experience in auditing and accounting, finance and business including experience in governmental accounting or any combination of relevant education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Principles, practices, and standards of finance, accounting and auditing, including, but not limited to governmental accounting. GAAP/GAGAS/GAAS/IIA/ISACA.
• Prepare comprehensive analysis of data, financial information and evidence gathered.
• Develop effective working relationships with City Administration, department managers, staff, and businesses and individuals that conduct commerce with the City.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to City Administration, directors, department heads, and external businesses that conduct commerce with the City.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a safe and secure indoor work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.