What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Auditor UN position at Internal Audit?
Position Summary
The Office of Internal Audit (OIA) is an independent entity responsible for conducting objective evaluations and providing effective solutions to enhance transparency, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness in Albuquerque City government. OIA supports both the Executive and Legislative branches by overseeing, directing, and performing independent audits of City departments and programs in alignment with the Accountability in Government Ordinance and professional auditing standards.
This is an unclassified at-will position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, auditing, business administration or a related field; and
Seven (7) years experience directly related to the essential functions of this position; and
To include five (5) years of supervisory experience.
Experience in accounting or auditing preferred.
Possession of a Certified Fraud Examiner preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
The finalist shall be fingerprinted and shall provide two (2) fingerprint cards or the equivalent electronic fingerprints to obtain the candidate's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) record. The City shall pay for the cost of obtaining the FBI records.
Must obtain Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certifications through the appropriate entity within two (2) years of appointment.
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certification must be active and in good standing and must meet required annual continuing professional educational hour requirements.
Preferred Knowledge
- Management, operations, services and activities of a comprehensive internal audit program
- Audit management systems and software
- Principles and practices of accounting
- Methods and techniques used in performing internal audits
- Principles and practices of program development and administration
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations governing auditing and accounting practices
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Prepare, prioritize and plan for auditing activities
- Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
- Develop and administer department goals, objectives and procedures
- Prepare administrative and financial reports
- Prepare and administer department budget
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions in support of goals
- Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with high-level City officials
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation