INTERNAL AUDITOR (Depending on Qualifications)

Brownsville Public Utilities Board; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is seeking an Internal Auditor to evaluate financial, operational and compliance controls across the utility, ensuring accountability and efficiency.

The role offers growth within the audit function and requires a degree in a related field with strong data analysis and communication skills suitable for a public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Business, Accounting, Public Administration.
• One year of relevant auditing experience for Internal Auditor.
• Three years for Senior Internal Auditor; five years for Lead Internal Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Conducts operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Support audit planning activities, document observations and risks.
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers and perform data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit standards and policies.
• Plan and execute internal audits per annual plan and present findings to management.
• Coordinate year-end audit with external auditor and assist in delivering committee presentations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

GAGAS (Yellow Book)

Audit planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

INTERNAL AUDITOR (Depending on Qualifications)

Position Title INTERNAL AUDITOR (Depending on Qualifications)

Position Number

Position Number 211006

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Salary $42,500 - $80,000 Annually, (Depending on Qualifications)

Job Summary

Conducts independent financial, operational and compliance audits to strengthen accountability and improve operational effectiveness across the utility.

Responsibilities

Internal Auditor Apprentice (Non-Exempt)

Conducts operational, financial, and compliance audits.

Support audit planning activities, including data gathering and process walkthroughs and identify and document audit observations and potential risks.

Prepares and maintains audit workpapers and documentation and conducts data analysis using spreadsheets or audit tools.

Ensure compliance with internal audit standards and company policies.

Completes other job duties as assigned.

Internal Auditor (in addition to the duties listed above)

Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan.

Prepare clear and concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.

Present audit findings to management and follow up on corrective actions.

Senior Internal Auditor (in addition to the duties listed above)

Perform risk assessments and develop audit programs.

Monitor and follow up on remediation of audit findings.

Review and ensure quality of workpapers prepared by audit team members.

Lead Internal Auditor (in addition to all the duties listed above)

Responsible for completing the annual audit plan.

Develop risk-based audit plans and scope engagements accordingly.

Communicate audit findings to senior management and leadership.

Assists with coordinating year-end audit process with external auditor.

Assists management in developing and delivering presentations to the Audit Committee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Auditor

May provide technical guidance to entry level staff.

Senior Internal Auditor

Assists in providing guidance to less experienced staff and may provide feedback on team member performance.

Lead Internal Auditor

Provides leadership, training, and direction to departmental staff, defining strategic goals, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. May assume the duties and responsibilities in the absence of the assigned supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge important to perform the functions of the job include:

Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ), including relevant standards for state and local government accounting and financial reporting issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ).

Knowledge of appropriate professional standards, including the Government Auditing Standards.

Knowledge of performance audit processes, procedures, and techniques.

Knowledge and understanding of financial statements, generally accepted auditing standards ( GAAS ), and generally accepted government auditing standards ( GAGAS , also known as Yellow Book).

Knowledge of government organizations, programs, activities, functions, and, where applicable, their interrelations with the private and not for profit sectors.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of accounting systems, customer information systems, and general utility operating database systems.

Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:

Skill in maintaining objectivity and modeling the highest standard of conduct in all scopes of work, including hostile environments.

Skill in recognizing the risks inherent to the subject matter of the audit.

Skill in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner.

Skill in conceptualizing audit findings and crosscutting issues.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

Skill in working with others to achieve a project goal or objective.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:

Ability to possess and maintain the highest standards of conduct, honesty, and loyalty in both official and personal matters.

Ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards.

Ability to apply knowledge of performance audit processes, procedures, and techniques to the type of audits being conducted.

Ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and timelines in an effective manner.

Ability to adjust leadership styles to guide and motivate audit staff.

Ability to identify and promote improvement of office wide systems and processes.

Ability to train others regarding processes, skills, and behaviors.

Education & Experience Requirements

Internal Auditor Apprentice (Non-Exempt)

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Public Finance, or related field.

A combination of appropriate education, relevant experience, and industry licenses or certifications may substitute for the subsequent experience requirements.

Internal Auditor (in addition the educational requirements listed above)

One (1) year of relevant auditing experience is required.

Senior Internal Auditor (in addition the educational requirements listed above)

Three (3) years relevant auditing experience is required.

Lead Internal Auditor (in addition the educational requirements listed above)

Five (5) years of progressively responsible utility/municipal audit experience are required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

Lead Internal Auditor (in addition to the requirements listed above)

Requires a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ), Certified Internal Auditor ( CIA ) or Certified Fraud Examiner ( CFE ) certification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a normal office environment with regular field exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust and other adverse weather conditions. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

Eligibility for Employment

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

• Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and
• Based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.