Internal Auditor

Summary

The Department of Internal Audit reports functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the City Manager. The Department provides a menu of services including audits, investigations, and consulting projects. These services are designed to provide information to support City Council, Administration and Department Leadership with decision making. The position will perform audits of various types to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and the efficiency of operations. The role will require intermediate level of analytical, statistical, accounting, communication and presentation skills.

Essential Functions

• 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

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor 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.

Master's degree preferred;

CIA/CFE/CISA/CPA preferred;

Data analytics and logical analogy experience preferred

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and standards of finance, accounting and auditing, including but not limited to governmental accounting. GAAP/GAGAS/GAAS/IIA/ISACA.

Ability to:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds;

• Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 25 pounds;

• Occasionally stand and walk;

• Occasionally kneel;

• Occasionally pull or push objects;

• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to right or left while sitting or standing;

• Occasionally reach above, at, or below shoulder height;

• Frequently handle objects.