City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Auditor II

The Office of the City Auditor is a City department that reports to the City Council and provides a menu of services including performance audits, investigations, and special request projects.  Under general direction, participates with other auditors in the analysis, examination, investigation, and review of records, reports, and management practices to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of city programs and initiatives, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, comparison to peer city and industry best practices, and other similar audit objectives.

1. Schedule and manage project activities for narrow-scope audits and small projects.
2. Develop appropriate objective, scope, and methodology for the service that will be provided.
3. Conduct interviews and meetings with external clients to elicit useful, relevant, and reliable information.
4. Collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, extracting information that is significant to the project.
5. Conduct research on subject matters related to the project.
6. Document information and conclusions in an organized and useful manner.
7. Use collected information to support conclusions.
8. Develop clear, concise, timely, and accurate written summaries
9. Provide timely review and feedback on the work developed by other team members.
10. Develop and deliver informative, clear, and concise presentations to City Management and City Council.

• Possess and maintain the highest standards of conduct, honesty, and loyalty in both official and personal matters.
• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Government Auditing Standards.
• Knowledge of performance audit processes, procedures, and techniques, and the ability to apply such knowledge to the type of project being conducted.
• Knowledge of government organizations, programs, activities, functions, and, where applicable, their interrelations with the private and not for profit sectors.
• Ability to promote open and honest communication with all office staff, including performance and behavior feedback and conflict resolution.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and implement appropriate standards of conduct in all scopes of work, including hostile environments.
• Ability to plan a project that addresses identified risks and client needs.
• Ability to recognize the risks inherent to the subject matter of the project.
• Experience completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner.
• Proficient at collecting information according to an established project plan.
• Proficient at conceptualizing project findings and cross-cutting issues.
• Proficient at working with others to achieve a project goal or objective.
• Proficient in designing and implementing a selected methodology or technique.
• Proficient at soliciting, receiving, analyzing, and using information provided by office staff and external clients and stakeholders.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus a minimum of two (2) years related experience.
• Masters degree or one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, CGAP, CFE, CISA, CGFM, or CMA may substitute for one (1) year of related experience.