What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at City of Richmond, VA?

Salary : $75,030.00 - $120,920.00 Annually

Location : Richmond, VA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 09M00000005

Department : City Auditor

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements :

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
T uition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond Office of the City Auditor is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Internal Auditor . The City of Richmond is committed to promoting an open and accountable government through independent audit services. This position offers an opportunity to expand and develop your auditing skills in a highly diversified audit environment.

Duties include but are not limited to

Performs financial and program audits of various departments and prepares reports with recommendations for supervisor's review.

Applies analytical problem-solving skills to identify and quantify problems and provide effective resolution.

Coordinates and supervises activities of staff assigned for specific projects. Participates in developing audit programs for specific assignments.

Interviews appropriate personnel, accumulating, verifying and analyzing available data; observing actual practices and evaluating functional operational techniques; and identifying existing or potential problem areas.

Prepares and maintains comprehensive internal auditing workpapers which accurately and sufficiently document audit tests performed, audit findings, and recommendations.

Evaluates internal and administrative controls in relation to cost benefits, effectiveness, and economies of scale.

Prepares comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations and assists in the presentation of audit findings and recommendations to appropriate City staff and the Audit Committee.

Assists in providing counsel and advice to City staff on matters related to audit reports, reviews, and other related recommendations.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)

Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)

Financial and Operations Auditing Concepts

Collecting and analyzing complex data

Evaluating information and drawing logical conclusions

Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over key risk areas

Analyzing transactions and management information

Developing appropriate recommendations to address risks

Using analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and other computer applications

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.

At least three years of internal auditing experience in either government, non-profit or private industry

An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and / or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

NONE

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

The ability to lead audit teams

Enhanced analytical and data mining skills

Experience using audit software

Experience in government auditing and investigation

Experience auditing the procurements and contracts

Experience auditing a public utility highly preferred

Certification as a CPA, CIA, or CISA highly preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and / or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company .

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following : Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4 / 28 / 52-7 / 1 / 55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2 / 1 / 55 and 10 / 14 / 76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8 / 2 / 90 - 1 / 2 / 92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9 / 11 / 2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

Which best describes your highest level of education?

High school diploma / GED

Some college

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's / Advanced Degree

Which best describes your years of experience in planning, budgeting, conducting a variety of audits, and writing reports?

Less than one year of experience

One to two years of experience

Three to four years of experience

Five or more years of experience

Which best describes your years of experience auditing local, state, and / or federal government operations?

Less than one year of experience

One to two years of experience

Three to four years of experience

Five or more years of experience

Do you have experience working with Audit Command Language (ACL) software?

Indicate the certifications you currently hold. Select all that apply.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Inspector General (CIG)

Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP)

Certified Management Accounts (CMA)

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

None of the above

Briefly describe how your education, training and experience prepared you for this opportunity?

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