Internal Auditor II

City of Austin•Austin, TX

4d•$65,510 - $81,890•Hybrid

About The Position

Austin Water provides water and wastewater services to more than 1,000,000 people across the Austin metropolitan area. The Internal Auditor II performs internal audit work under general direction, evaluating financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices for compliance with policies and applicable laws and guidelines. This role focuses on internal controls, risk management, and governance across business units; it is not a financial auditing position. The auditor gathers and analyzes information, conducts interviews and tests controls, identifies criteria and best practices, draws conclusions, recommends improvements, and prepares audit reports. The role also includes department-wide ethics projects, communicating findings to executive management, and presenting results at Audit Committee briefings. The position works independently and collaboratively with three other auditors and may lead smaller audits or portions of larger audits. The position is designated as critical for the City of Austin. Work may take place at a designated work site or alternate work location, and critical employees may be reassigned to provide essential services during extraordinary situations or emergencies. The primary location is Waller Creek Center in Austin. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The employee must be able to work in the office when needed and travel to other Austin-area work locations. Telework may be considered after the employment probationary period, in accordance with policy.

Requirements

Four-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or a related field.
Two years of relevant experience; a master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
Knowledge of internal control review and evaluation concepts and auditing procedures.
Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies.
Knowledge of and ability to follow appropriate professional standards, including the Yellow Book and Red Book.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles, performance measurement principles, and audit project management.
Knowledge of investigation theories, principles, and practices, including applying them to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources.
Skills in oral and written communication, timely completion of work, problem-solving and sound judgment, data analysis, examining financial and operational information systems, and drawing conclusions from information gathered from varied sources.
Skills in preparing clear, concise, fact-based project reports; planning audit scope, objectives, and methodology; developing audit procedures; and planning, leading, and coordinating fraud investigation, detection, and control projects.
Ability to follow established audit work programs; maintain integrity, objectivity, independence, and high ethical standards; manage audit plans, resources, and timelines; recognize project risks; plan work that addresses risks and client needs; and coach and train others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate to achieve project goals.
Demonstrated commitment to continued learning, developing new skills, pursuing applicable professional certifications, and participating in professional organizations.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to work in the office when needed and travel to other work locations in the Austin area.
Applicants selected for interview must score at least 70% on each assessment covering Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Business Writing.
A detailed employment application, résumé, and cover letter are required.
Education verification and a criminal background investigation are required for top candidates.

Nice To Haves

Professional auditing certification, such as CIA, CGAP, CISA, or CFE.
Experience as a government internal auditor or an internal auditor for a municipal utility.
Familiarity with the Global Internal Auditing Standards.
Experience performing data analyses to complete audit objectives.
Experience writing reports for a professional audience.
Experience presenting audit results to an executive audience.
Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures.
Knowledge of departmental business operations, management practices, and internal controls.
Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Manage narrow-scope audits, small projects, or fraud investigations.
Plan audits, including objectives, scope, and audit programs.
Collect, review, and analyze information and data relevant to projects.
Interview personnel as part of project work.
Test internal controls to evaluate asset safeguarding, legal and policy compliance, achievement of objectives, information reliability, and operational efficiency.
Prepare and review work papers and draft audit reports.
Develop conclusions, recommend improvements, and communicate audit results to auditees.
Help develop audit policies, procedures, and templates.
Gather and analyze data, identify relevant criteria and best practices, and make recommendations.
Finalize audit reports and perform department-wide ethics projects.
Communicate findings to executive management and present audit results at Audit Committee briefings.
May lead smaller audits or sections of larger audits, assign project tasks, review others' work, and coach others.