ASSISTANT CITY AUDITOR IV

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is looking for an Assistant City Auditor IV in the Controller's Office, Audit Division. This role functions as an audit supervisor, ensuring audit activities follow professional standards and practices.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, significant auditing experience, and preferable certifications such as CIA or CPA. Strong skills in data analytics and fraud investigation are essential. The position offers a comfortable working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Six years of audit-related experience with one year in a lead role required.
• Certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized audit programs and supervise audit assignments.
• Review audit reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Present audit findings to management.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of auditing standards

Data analytics using Excel and Power BI

Fraud detection and investigation

Planning and executing complex audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Audit software (e.g., ACL, IDEA)

Forensic software (e.g., EnCase, FTK)

Job description

DEPARTMENT: CITY OF HOUSTON CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

DIVISION: AUDIT

REPORTING LOCATION: 901 BAGBY ST., 8TH FL.

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM*

* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Office of the City Controller is seeking to hire an Assistant City Auditor IV in the Audit Division. The Assistant City Auditor IV position functions as an audit supervisor and plays an essential role in ensuring that audit activities performed adhere to standards of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the International Professional Practices Framework that organizes guidance from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Duties will include:

• Develops individualized audit programs.
• Reviews and approves audit programs prepared by ACA levels II and III.
• Supervises, conducts, and/or coordinates one or more audit assignments concurrently.
• Reviews and evaluates completed workpapers for accuracy, thoroughness and inclusion of sufficient documentary support.
• Evaluates audit findings and recommendations, renders overall conclusions for the audit.
• Reviews audit reports to ensure proper documentation and support for conclusions.
• Presents and discusses overall audit conclusions and recommendations with Audit Division and department management.
• Ensures engagement activities are performed in compliance with applicable professional standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Political Science, or Public Administration from an accredited college or university.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) years of professional audit-related experience is required with one (1) year in a lead auditor and/or audit supervisory capacity.

An advanced degree may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES:

Preference shall be given to candidates with the following:

Advanced knowledge of auditing standards, risk assessment, data analytics (e.g., Excel, Power BI), IT infrastructure and auditee applications. Proficient in managing audit software and tools for complex analyses and has a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

CORE AUDITING SKILLS

• Planning and executing complex audits, including developing and approving audit programs.
• Reviewing work papers for compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Professional Practice of Internal Auditing standards.
• Evaluating audit findings and formulating recommendations with thorough documentation.

FORENSIC AUDITION SKILLS

• Fraud detection and investigation, including identifying red flags (e.g., unusual transactions, falsified records).
• Forensic accounting techniques, such as tracing funds and reconstructing financial records.
• Data analytics using tools like ACL, IDEA, or Excel to identify financial irregularities.

ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

• Interpreting technical guidelines, policies, and procedures to analyze complex financial data.
• Conducting detailed data analysis to uncover patterns or anomalies indicative of fraud.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE

• Law Degree (Juris Doctorate)
• Understanding municipal government regulations, public finance laws, and anti-fraud policies to ensure legally sound findings.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements relevant to city operations (e.g., procurement, financial reporting).

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

• Using data analytics tools and, ideally, forensic software (e.g., EnCase, FTK) for financial investigations.
• Knowledge of IT systems and controls, particularly if pursuing CISA certification or working with Information Systems audits.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.