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Job Description

INTERNAL AUDITOR IV

JOB CODE 03370

Effective Date:	08/00A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to conduct the most complex and comprehensive operational and financial audits of City departments or private companies having contractual arrangements with the City, in an assigned specialty area, such as Rates and Fees, Electronic Data Processing (EDP), Single Audit, Financial, Operational or Program Audit. Work includes determining audit objectives and preparing complex audit programs using appropriate audit techniques to achieve the objectives of the audit. The incumbent performs lead responsibilities over Internal Auditors I, II and III. Responsibility for conducting the most complex and comprehensive audits in a specialty area differentiates this class from Internal Auditor III. 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:

• Conducts or directs the work of subordinate auditors in conducting complex and comprehensive financial and operational audits of City departments, or private companies having contractual arrangements with the City in an assigned specialty area, such as Rates and Fees, EDP, Single Audit, Financial, Operational or Program Audit;
• Determines audit objectives and designs audit program to meet those objectives;
• Evaluates the effectiveness of management controls over City departments;
• Analyzes financial statements formulates projections for revenues and expenditures;
• References Federal, State and City laws, rules, regulations and ordinances governing the department to which assigned;
• Communicates through written reports and in person with department heads, City management and elected officials regarding on-going audits, findings of completed audits, and recommendations to correct non-compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and to improve operational efficiency;
• 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.
• Specialized audit area, such as Rates and Fees, EDP, Single Audit, Financial, Operational or Program Audit.
• Business practices relating to keeping of accounts and other financial records.
• Leadership styles and skills.

Ability to:

• Communicate in the English language by phone or in person in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Observe, compare or monitor data and people's behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating standards.
• Perform lead responsibilities over others.
• Operate a computer keyboard in the performance of duties, such as creating digitized charts, schedules, and graphs or producing audit reports.
• Comprehend and make inferences from materials written in the English language.
• Review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
• 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:
Two years of experience performing complex professional audit, accounting, or program work, or fiscal compliance, operational, electronic data processing (EDP), or financial audits, including supervisory or team leader experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a related field. In addition, an advanced degree or certification through one of the following is required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Quality Auditor (CQA); or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.