Auditor II

Salt Lake City Corporation • Hingham, MA

3d

About The Position

Incumbent performs professional Internal Auditor assignments, including detailed financial and accounting auditing to determine the reliability and effectiveness of financial and control systems. Conducts audits of contracts, grants and/or operations; reviews organization structure, controls, policies, and procedures; determines the nature and extent of auditing required; adjusts or extends audit programs where necessary; analyzes functions and provides appraisals of internal control structure of functions or systems. Investigates irregularities and recommended corrective measures. Prepares and reviews audit documentation to ensure adherence to standards, uniformity of procedures and adequacy of audit. May also participate in management of the City’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse Program, which will include reviewing and investigating incoming reports and complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse. At the highest level, examines records, documents, methods, policies, costs, and other factors. Coordinates the preparation of reports summarizing audit results. Makes recommendations and reviews audit findings with managers. Provides work leadership to lower-level auditing staff on complex audits. May review the progress and work of subordinates (or support staff) for adequacy, method, and procedures. May act as Audit Leader for an audit team assigned to specific functional or operational areas. Plans methods to be followed in the conduct of audits, recommends activities to be examined, the extent of examination and establishes completion schedules. AUDITOR II Independently performs comprehensive audits covering financial, operational, and regulatory areas to assure the safeguarding of assets, proper authorization, and recording of transactions, develops audit plans and defines the audit objective. Prepares audit reports and recommendations for review by supervisors. Recommends revisions in audit programs and analyzes effectiveness of audit programs. Interfaces with department contacts to resolve audit issues and implement audit recommendations. Requires 3-5 years of related work experience. Develops audit plans and defines the audit objective. Writes audit programs and develops unique procedures which will meet audit objectives. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Finance, business administration or related field, plus related work experience, as stipulated for each level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to identify, analyze and research programmatic and financial problems
• Conduct statistical analysis
• Apply professional judgment in the application of standard and advanced accounting techniques and principles
• Make accurate mathematical calculations, and operate a 10-key calculator.
• Working knowledge and ability of analytical and critical thinking
• Technical, financial, and program auditing methods, processes, and procedures
• Risk analysis techniques
• Flow charting processes to identify and evaluate internal controls
• Analyzing a variety of control system issues and develop recommendations
• Sampling theory
• Ability to draft technical reports and documents
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Drive to develop positive, productive and strategic relationships with City personnel and other key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
• Knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, including presentation of statistical analysis, audit findings and recommendations.
• Ability to move from one location to another.
• Requires 3-5 years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework published by The Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Experience in IT auditing

Responsibilities

• Performs professional Internal Auditor assignments, including detailed financial and accounting auditing to determine the reliability and effectiveness of financial and control systems.
• Conducts audits of contracts, grants and/or operations
• Reviews organization structure, controls, policies, and procedures
• Determines the nature and extent of auditing required
• Adjusts or extends audit programs where necessary
• Analyzes functions and provides appraisals of internal control structure of functions or systems.
• Investigates irregularities and recommended corrective measures.
• Prepares and reviews audit documentation to ensure adherence to standards, uniformity of procedures and adequacy of audit.
• Participates in management of the City’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse Program, which will include reviewing and investigating incoming reports and complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Examines records, documents, methods, policies, costs, and other factors.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports summarizing audit results.
• Makes recommendations and reviews audit findings with managers.
• Provides work leadership to lower-level auditing staff on complex audits.
• Reviews the progress and work of subordinates (or support staff) for adequacy, method, and procedures.
• Acts as Audit Leader for an audit team assigned to specific functional or operational areas.
• Plans methods to be followed in the conduct of audits, recommends activities to be examined, the extent of examination and establishes completion schedules.
• Independently performs comprehensive audits covering financial, operational, and regulatory areas to assure the safeguarding of assets, proper authorization, and recording of transactions, develops audit plans and defines the audit objective.
• Prepares audit reports and recommendations for review by supervisors.
• Recommends revisions in audit programs and analyzes effectiveness of audit programs.
• Interfaces with department contacts to resolve audit issues and implement audit recommendations.
• Develops audit plans and defines the audit objective.
• Writes audit programs and develops unique procedures which will meet audit objectives.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness 95% City-paid medical insurance Dental, vision, life insurance HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution) Wellness clinic for employees & families Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Perks Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year) Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k)) Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more
• 12 vacation days to start 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday Up to 80 hours personal leave annually 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees