Internal Auditor II — Government & Compliance

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

City of Austin, through Austin Water, seeks an Internal Auditor II to evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance across departments. You will conduct audits, collect data, interview staff, and draft reports for executive review.

The role emphasizes adherence to professional standards, timeline management, and collaboration with a small audit team; travel within the Austin area may be required, with limited telework.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Masters in related field can substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages narrow-scope audits, small projects, or fraud investigations.
• Plans audits, including objectives, scope, and audit program.
• Collects, reviews, and analyzes information significant to the project.
• Performs interviews of personnel in the course of projects.
• Performs tests of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Prepares and reviews work papers and draft audit reports.
• Develops conclusions, recommends improvements and communicates results.
• Helps develop audit policies, procedures, and templates.

Skills

Auditing standards

Internal controls

Data analysis

Interviewing staff

Audit project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field

Job description

City of Austin, through Austin Water, seeks an Internal Auditor II to evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance across departments. You will conduct audits, collect data, interview staff, and draft reports for executive review.

The role emphasizes adherence to professional standards, timeline management, and collaboration with a small audit team; travel within the Austin area may be required, with limited telework.