City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Internal Auditor IV

May serve as Chief Audit Executive for a City department.  Completes auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and guidelines.

1. Develop internal audit charter
2. Develop audit policies, procedures, and templates
3. Develop audit methodologies
4. Prepare and monitor budget for the internal audit unit
5. Coach others on audit skills
6. Coordinate with other agencies and auditors
7. Prepare annual audit plan
8. Prepare risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited
9. Oversee audit staff on assigned audits and special projects
10. Conducts identified audits, fraud investigations, and special projects
11. Plan audits, including objectives, scope, and audit program
12. Recommend improvements
13. Ensure evidence is sufficient and appropriate to support drafted reports
14. Communicate audit, investigation, and special project results to appropriate parties
15. Approve and issue final reports
16. Present audit results to audit committee and/or executive management
17. Implement Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
18. Ensure all auditors meet CPE requirements
19. Monitor performance and resource needs of the internal audit unit

• This position may serve as the Chief Audit Executive for the department and is responsible for all aspects of the audit function. May supervise up to one audit staff member.

• Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources
• Knowledge of performance measurement principles
• Knowledge of audit project management
• Knowledge of budgetary process
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to government functions, programs and processes
• Knowledge of customer service objectives and methodologies
• Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures (preferred qualification)
• Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls (preferred qualification)
• Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles (preferred qualification)
• Effective oral and written communication skills in a local government setting
• Effective leadership skills
• Strong decision-making skills with specific emphasis on good auditor judgment
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Skilled in development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Skilled in budget and economic analysis
• Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems
• Skilled in providing audit recommendations to management
• Skilled in overseeing fraud investigation, detection, and control projects
• Skilled in handling conflict and uncertain situations
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
• Ability to direct, plan, set priorities, and assign work tasks to staff
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and timelines in an effective manner
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations
• Ability to resolve issues and overcome obstacles needed to achieve objectives
• Ability to maintain a professional presence and demonstrate sound judgment in answering questions and releasing information to insure relevant, reliable and accurate information is provided
• Ability to motivate, train and effectively coach team members
• Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 4 year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field
• 5 years relevant experience, including 3 years lead or supervisory experience
• Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience

• CIA, CGAP, CPA, or CFE required
• One additional audit-related certification required