What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at City of Richmond?
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.
- 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.
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
Salary : $75,030 - $120,920
