Internal Auditor III - Austin Financial Services

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to lead complex audits, risk assessments, and investigations across municipal operations. The role covers planning, data collection, interviews, and internal control testing with results reported to management and the audit committee.

The candidate will possess a four-year degree in a related field and at least four years of relevant experience, including two years in a lead or supervisory capacity, with travel to multiple City locations.”

Qualifications

• Four year degree required; accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience using audit software (TeamMate+) and data analytics tools (Excel/Power BI).
• Ability to travel to multiple City of Austin locations.

Responsibilities

• Manages complex audits, large projects, or fraud investigations.
• Plans audits, including objectives, scope, methodologies, and audits program.
• Collects and analyzes information significant to the project.
• Performs tests of internal controls and prepares work papers and draft reports.
• Communicates audit results to auditees and presents to audit committee and executive management.
• Develops audit policies, procedures, and templates; coordinates with agencies and other auditors.
• Coaches others on audit skills and maintains independence and integrity.

Skills

Strong communication

Audit project management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

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

Masters degree allowed as substitution for one year experience

Tools

TeamMate+

Excel

Power BI

Job description

* Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.* Manages complex audits, large projects, or fraud investigations.* Prepares risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited.* Plans audits, including objectives, scope, methodologies, and audits program.* Collects, reviews, and analyzes various types of information and data that are significant to the project.* Performs interviews of personnel in the course of performing projects.* Performs tests of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws and policies, accomplishment of objectives, reliability of information, and efficiency of operations.* Prepares and reviews work papers and draft audit reports.* Develops conclusions, recommends improvements, and communicates audit results to auditees.* Presents audit results to audit committee and/or executive management.* Develops audit policies, procedures, and templates.* Coordinates with other agencies and auditors.* Coaches others on audit skills.* Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures.* Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies.* Knowledge of and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Yellow Book and Red Book.* Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles.* Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources.* Knowledge of performance measurement principles.* Knowledge of audit project management.* Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures (preferred qualification).* Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls (preferred qualification).* Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles (preferred qualification).* Skilled in effective oral and/or written communication.* Skilled in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner.* Skilled in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.* Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems.* Skilled in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources, evaluating facts, and employing sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and make improvement recommendations.* Skilled in compiling information and creating and delivering clear, concise, deductive, and fact-based project reports.* Skilled in the development of the audit scope, objectives and methodology to identify and address risks and meet client needs.* Skilled in developing and executing effective procedures for accomplishing an audit.* Skilled in planning, leading, and coordinating fraud investigation, detection, and control projects.* Skilled in identifying and conceptualizing complex issues, anticipate obstacles and propose solutions to overcome potential problems.* Skilled in establishing and maintaining good working relations with other City employees and the public.* Skilled in flexibility, versatility and effective team building to achieve project goals and objectives.* Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.* Ability to consider alternative ideas or points of view.* Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations.* Ability to manage project tasks, resources, and timelines in an effective manner for multiple projects at a time.* Ability to recognize the risks inherent to the subject matter of the project.* Ability to coach and train others regarding processes and skills.* Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations.* Four (4) year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.* Four (4) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.* Masters in related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.* Experience demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills in internal auditing.* Experience using strong organizational skills to plan, document, and complete internal audit assignments.* Experience assessing organizational and transactional risks, determining which internal controls are critical, identifying ways to mitigate risks, and determining areas of focus during an audit.* Experience leading and planning internal audits in accordance with applicable auditing standards, best practices, policies, and procedures.* Experience using audit software, such as TeamMate+, and analytical or data visualization tools, such as Microsoft Excel or Power BI.* Experience interviewing individuals at all levels of an organization, documenting interviews, and identifying critical information.* Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.* Ability to travel to multiple locations within the City of Austin.Telework and flex hour opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Flex hour opportunities may be available between the hours of 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.* A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.* **Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.*** For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.* **A cover letter is required.** In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.* **A résumé is also required but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application. Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position.*** When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.* Incomplete applications will not be considered.* Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.* Use of AI is strictly prohibited to respond to the application and during the interview process.* Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.* Austin Financial Services may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.* This position may require a skills assessment.* If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.*