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Job Description

INTERNAL AUDITOR II

JOB CODE 03320

Effective Date:	09/92A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to conduct operational and financial audits of major or complex City departments or private companies having contractual arrangements with the City. Work includes auditing departmental or company accounts and records to determine compliance with established accounting policies, procedures and contracts, evaluating the efficiency, quality and timeliness of operations, and reporting audit findings and recommendations to responsible company or City officials. The incumbent works in the Internal Audit Section of the City Auditor Department and assignments require trips to departmental field offices. Conducting audits of major or complex City departments and private companies differentiates this class from Internal Auditor I. Work is performed with considerable independence subject to established departmental policies and procedures, and supervision is provided by the City Auditor or Deputy City Auditor who reviews work through reports and conferences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Examines or reviews original or microfiche departmental documents, including records, accounts, salary payrolls, journal vouchers, reimbursement claims, and monthly bank reconciliation statements, to determine compliance with federal, state and/or city laws and regulations;
• Reviews procedures and methods of reporting and recommends changes if appropriate;
• Determine risks in area to be audited and prepares audit programs to satisfy audit objectives;
• Evaluates the operational efficiency and program results of departments;
• References federal, state and city laws, rules and regulations governing the department to which assigned;
• Produces written audit reports which include recommendations to improve or correct financial and operational procedures or program results;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of accounting and auditing and their application to governmental accounting systems.

Ability to:

• Communicate in the English language by phone or in person in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Observe or monitor data and people's behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating procedures.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written materials.
• Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Operate basic spreadsheet, word processing and flowcharting software packages on a computer.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the general public.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
One year of experience conducting financial and operational audits (one year at the level of Internal Auditor I), plus a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field, with a least 18 semester hours of accounting and auditing credits. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.