INTERNAL AUDITOR

City of West Haven•West Haven, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Auditor’s primary objective is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to improve operations, protect public funds, and ensure accountability. Responsibilities include Operational and Performance Audits, Compliance Review, Risk Management, and Fraud Prevention. The auditor will suggest enhancements to policies and internal controls and is responsible for updating financial policies and procedures. This work is highly responsible, extremely confidential and requires much discretion. The position requires considerable knowledge, skill, and ability in municipal accounting, budgeting practices, and electronic data processing systems, as well as maintaining strict confidentiality. The position works under the direction of the Finance Director and the Mayor and exercises no supervision.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of municipal accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Governmental Accounting Standards, (GAAP, GAAS, and GAS).
Proficiency with electronic data processing systems, including MUNIS and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to develop, revise, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Strong analytical abilities, especially in reconciliation, audit review, and expenditure monitoring.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks, interruptions, and changing priorities effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, departments, and outside agencies while maintaining independence.
Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Three years of progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience, preferably in a municipal environment.

Responsibilities

Constructs and executes an Annual Audit Plan based on an assessment of identified financial, fraud, IT, cyber, operational, and regulatory compliance risk.
Reports on results in a timely and professional matter to the Mayor and Finance Director.
Performs weekly audits of invoices presented to Finance for payment.
Performs weekly audits of payroll and changes to employee data to ensure proper controls have been applied.
Reviews MUNIS vendor records and system activities for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with City policies.
Drafts, updates, and maintains City financial policies, procedures, and internal control documentation.
Assists with annual external audit preparation, including gathering supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests as well as interfacing with actuaries to ensure required estimates are performed timely.
Manages documentation and submits claims to the State of Connecticut for unclaimed property.
Coordinates filing of annual 1099’s.
Maintains strict confidentiality in handling sensitive financial, personnel, and audit-related information.
Performs special projects and operational initiatives as assigned while maintaining independence from financial recording.
Make responsible and complex municipal accounting decisions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls.