What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor IV position at City of Austin?
Minimum Qualifications
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
Licenses or Certifications :
Notes to Applicants
POSITION OVERVIEW :
This posting will be used to fill two Auditor IV positions. The purpose of these positions is to serve as the lead auditors for Austin Bergstrom International Airport ( AUS ). They will develop audit methodologies to investigate, review, and analyze financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices related to AUS's compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ), federal laws, statutes, and guidelines, local, state, and as well as internal financial policies and procedures. Additionally, this role will serve as a representative of AUS with the Association of Airport Internal Auditors ( AAIA ). These positions will be responsible for conducting audits throughout Aviation's current and build-out footprint. Audits will range from FAA regulations, guidelines, and best practices to financial accountability to those associated with policies, procedures, and City of Austin ( COA ) and AUS established practices. These positions will engage with financial services, including banking processes, cash management procedures, and financial transactions, as well as common industry physical security standards for enterprise, grant, and bond funds. These roles will be tasked with issuing the final reports associated with these audits and communicating the results to management and relevant stakeholders. They will develop an internal audit charter, to include audit policies, procedures, and templates and implement improvements to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
ASSESSMENT :
A skills assessment will be required for this position.
TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
APPLICATION INFORMATION :
VETERAN :
Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION POSTINGS :
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department / division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department / division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :
Top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
LANGUAGE :
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
WORK HOURS : 8 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM
Teleworking opportunities may be available after an
initial training period.
Ability to telework only up to 40% of time per two-week
pay period, with at least 60% of the time working onsite
three days onsite and two days from home each week of
the pay period.)
Work schedules are implemented to support the business and operational needs of the department and are subject to change.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend
work.
DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THE JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS
Preferred Qualifications
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
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
Responsibilities - Supervision and / or Leadership Exercised :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO / ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees : If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
