Senior Auditor (City Auditor's Office) (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

4d•$77,272 - $96,574•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Auditor conducts and leads performance, investigative, financial, and compliance audits, reviews, and other special projects, in accordance with applicable City, State, and Federal standards. This role involves identifying areas for improvement in City operations through thorough research and analysis.

Requirements

Four (4) years of performing auditing, financial accounting, information systems, or other work that required investigative, research, analytical and/or interviewing skills.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
Knowledge of general auditing standards.
Knowledge of accounting and financial standards.
Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Skill in entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form using Microsoft Office products.
Ability to train and develop inexperienced auditors.
Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Ability to observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
Ability to keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to the job.
Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Ability to perform interviews and gather pertinent information.
Ability to analyze, compile, and present clear and concise information.
Ability to use audit management software to organize and index procedures and supporting working papers, along with computer-assisted audit tools and techniques.
Must have one (1) of the following: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Licensed Attorney, Professional Engineer (P.E).

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in the specified fields and two (2) years of experience will meet the education and experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Conducts and leads performance, investigative, financial, and compliance audits, reviews, and other special projects.
Researches laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to auditing.
Conducts interviews, gathers preliminary information, and prepares working papers.
Communicates weekly status updates with management.
Conducts risk assessments to identify risk areas and define audit scope and methodologies.
Designs fieldwork steps and tests to determine if current conditions meet criteria and identifies cause and effects.
Gathers, compiles, and organizes evidence from interviews and other data gathering methods.
Analyzes and presents data, documenting working papers and audit results.
Assesses internal controls and program effectiveness and efficiency.
Communicates with auditees to request information, documentation, and provide audit updates.
Drafts, reviews, and submits audit reports for review.
Attends meetings with auditees and audit management.
Assists in the quality control process and makes required changes.
Develops and communicates recommendations based on audit observations.
Facilitates agreement on recommendations with auditee.
Collects Management's Representation Letters and management's responses to recommendations.
Assists in preparation of annual audit plan.
Provides expertise on special projects.
Executes administrative projects as assigned.
Attends and arranges professional development trainings and staff meetings.
Participates in project initiation, planning, and briefing meetings.
Prepares and updates draft audit reports and participates in report briefing meetings.
Oversees, checks, directs, and reviews the work products of team members.
Develops and implements training and other quality assurance programs.
Reviews and evaluates the performance and overall contributions of team members and makes recommendations to the Audit Manager.
Performs all other tasks as required or assigned.