Nature of Work
The purpose of this job is to conduct financial audits of city departments, agencies, and programs in accordance with General Accepted Governing Auditing Standards. Provides audit findings and recommendations and other information to departmental and city management for the improvement of financial controls and procedures. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy City Comptroller.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, assigns, and evaluates the work of Internal Auditor I; provides counseling and training as needed.
- Conducts financial audits of city departments; reviews fiscal controls and provides recommendations to departments.
- Develops audit program. Develops an understanding of the program being audited; reviews source documents and financial transactions.
- Coordinates financial information with outside auditors for the annual audit.
- Monitors key financial and general ledger accounts.
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates the work of the internal audit section.
- Develops various information to assist management in the improvement of financial controls and procedures; provides analyses of budget issues and explanatory materials to management.
- Follows up on completed audits; monitors key issues to facilitate implementation of audit recommendations.
- Conducts audits for external agencies related to the city government.
- Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports related to the work; attends a variety of meetings related to the work.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Training and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field
-AND-
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in auditing and budget analysis
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Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications
Certified Internal Auditor
Certified Public Accountant
Other Necessary Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Governmental accounting principles and practices
City government functions and operations
Data processing applications for financial auditing purposes
Principles, theory, methods, and practices of basic accounting – GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
Skill in:
Analysis and research
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing advanced mathematical functions
Ability to:
Plan, coordinate, and organize fiscal year-end counts
Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Prepare clear and comprehensive audit reports
Recommend corrective measures to safeguard City assets
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
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