Internal Auditor III

City of Austin•Austin, TX

4d•$71,630 - $90,980•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, this position performs auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and Local, State, and Federal laws, statutes, and guidelines. The purpose of this role is to provide senior-level internal audit services for Austin Water, with a focus on evaluating and testing internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across various business units. Key responsibilities will include identifying relevant criteria and best practices, gathering and analyzing data, conducting interviews, drawing conclusions, making recommendations, finalizing audit reports, and performing department-wide ethics projects. Findings will be communicated to executive management and presented at Audit Committee briefings. This role involves leading projects, coaching auditors, and collaborating with three other auditors. Please note that this is not a financial auditing position.

Requirements

Four (4) year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.
Four (4) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures.
Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Yellow Book and Red Book.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles.
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources.
Knowledge of performance measurement principles.
Knowledge of audit project management.
Skilled in effective oral and/or written communication.
Skilled in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner.
Skilled in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems.
Skilled in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources, evaluating facts, and employing sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and make improvement recommendations.
Skilled in compiling information and creating and delivering clear, concise, deductive, and fact-based project reports.
Skilled in the development of the audit scope, objectives and methodology to identify and address risks and meet client needs.
Skilled in developing and executing effective procedures for accomplishing an audit.
Skilled in planning, leading, and coordinating fraud investigation, detection, and control projects.
Skilled in identifying and conceptualizing complex issues, anticipate obstacles and propose solutions to overcome potential problems.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining good working relations with other City employees and the public.
Skilled in flexibility, versatility and effective team building to achieve project goals and objectives.
Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.
Ability to consider alternative ideas or points of view.
Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations.
Ability to manage project tasks, resources, and timelines in an effective manner for multiple projects at a time.
Ability to recognize the risks inherent to the subject matter of the project.
Ability to coach and train others regarding processes and skills.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations.

Nice To Haves

A master's in a related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures.
Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls.
Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles.
Professional Auditing Certification (e.g., CIA, CGAP, CISA, CFE) or equivalent (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).
Experience leading complex internal audits for a municipal utility.
Familiar with the Global Internal Auditing Standards.
Experience performing data analyses to complete audit objectives.
Experience writing reports for a professional audience.
Experience leading organization-wide ethics projects.
Experience presenting audit results to an executive audience.
Advanced degree in related field.

Responsibilities

Manages complex audits, large projects, or fraud investigations.
Prepares risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited.
Plans audits, including objectives, scope, methodologies, and audits program.
Collects, reviews, and analyzes various types of information and data that are significant to the project.
Performs interviews of personnel in the course of performing projects.
Performs tests of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws and policies, accomplishment of objectives, reliability of information, and efficiency of operations.
Prepares and reviews work papers and draft audit reports.
Develops conclusions, recommends improvements, and communicates audit results to auditees.
Presents audit results to audit committee and/or executive management.
Develops audit policies, procedures, and templates.
Coordinates with other agencies and auditors.
Coaches others on audit skills.
Leads multiple projects, assign project tasks to others, review tasks performed by others, and coach others.