Auditor III (Internal Functions)

METRO • Houston, TX

5d • $88,700 - $116,400

About The Position

Conducts reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities; evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over those activities; determines whether organizational units are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, or control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable laws and regulations, statements of policy and procedures, and in a manner consistent with METRO objectives. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with applicable rules and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or associated discipline is required.
• Minimum six (6) years in Public Accounting and/or six (6) years of relevant internal auditing experience. (i.e. federal, state, local government compliance and operational audits.)
• Effective communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and IIA Standards.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Lead/Supervisory experience providing review feedback, leadership, and monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Surveys functions and activities in assigned area to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of systems and controls to achieve established objectives.
• Determines the objectives and scope of the proposed audit utilizing risk/control assessments.
• Prepares the initial audit program and leads the approved audit program steps for planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Determines the auditing procedures to be used in support of the audit program, including statistical sampling and the use of automated systems (if applicable).
• Identifies the key control points and effectiveness within the systems, process and/or activities under review in the financial, manufacturing, engineering, procurement and other operations within the Agency.
• Recommends necessary staff required to complete the audit (if applicable).
• Performs audit in a professional manner and in accordance with the approved audit program, audit policies, Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Procedures (Yellow Book), and applicable Institute of Internal Auditors Standards (IIA).
• Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as a base for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems and the efficiency of control activities being reviewed.
• Directs, counsels, and instructs staff assistants assigned to the audit, and reviews their work for sufficiency of scope and for accuracy (if applicable).
• Makes oral or written presentations to upper management/executives during and at the conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action to improve operations and reduce cost.
• Prepares formal written reports, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which activities are carried out.
• Appraises the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees
• drug testing before employment
• subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment
• drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements for safety-sensitive functions
• equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior