INTERNAL CONTROL ANALYST I/II (SR-22/SR-24)

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 61,681 - 69,426; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off: 21 vacation days

21 sick leave days

Holidays

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Internal Control Division, seeks an analyst to conduct audits, reviews, investigations and special projects to strengthen accountability across City operations.

The role analyzes financial and operational processes, evaluates internal controls, identifies risks and develops practical recommendations to safeguard public resources and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and internal control systems.
• Knowledge of audit techniques, financial analysis, and risk assessment.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and present findings effectively.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to financial and fiscal operations.
• Ability to build a collaborative working relationship with management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations from audits, reviews, and investigations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management through written reports and discussion with City management.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend improvements to City grant accounting, financial reporting, and internal control systems.
• Investigate and report on financial irregularities, alleged fraud, waste, abuse, and other areas of noncompliance involving internal controls.
• Conduct state and federally required audits of state or federally funded activities and evaluate compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assist in evaluating the financial feasibility and requirements of major new projects and special reviews.

Skills

Accounting principles

Audit techniques

Information analysis

Report writing

Regulatory interpretation

Collaboration with management

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Equivalent substitution options

Job description

Position Information

The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Internal Control Division, is looking for an analyst to conduct audits, reviews, investigations, and special projects that strengthen accountability across City operations. You will analyze financial and operational processes, evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations that help safeguard public resources and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Current Vacancy

• There is one vacancy that will be filled at either the Internal Control Analyst I or II level.
  • Level I (SR-22) $5,527/month: independently conduct a variety of audits and technical studies involving the review, analysis, development, implementation and improvement of accounting and internal control systems.
  • Level II (SR-24) $6,221/month: regularly performs the most difficult and complex audits and technical studies involving City-wide fiscal operations and the development of standardization of accounting and internal control systems.

What You Will Do

• Prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations from audits, reviews, and investigations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management through written reports and discussion with City management.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend improvements to City grant accounting, financial reporting, and internal control systems.
• Investigate and report on financial irregularities, alleged fraud, waste, abuse, and other areas of noncompliance involving internal controls.
• Conduct state and federally required audits of state or federally funded activities and evaluate compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assist in evaluating the financial feasibility and requirements of major new projects and special reviews.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally‑accredited college or university with major work in accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree.

For Example:

• Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in Accounting or Finance may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.

Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement

Level I – Three (3) years of professional accounting work experience, one (1) year of which shall have involved the development and maintenance of an accounting system.

Level II – Four (4) years of professional accounting work experience, two (2) years of which shall have involved the maintenance of an accounting system.

Substitution: A master’s degree in Accounting from a regionally‑accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of general professional accounting experience.

Any substitution(s) must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally‑accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Applicable Skills Needed

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and internal control systems
• Knowledge of audit techniques, financial analysis, and risk assessment.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and present findings effectively.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to financial and fiscal operations.
• Ability to build a collaborative working relationship with management and stakeholders.

Examination Process

Your application will be screened for each respective Internal Control Analyst level. If you qualify for one or more levels, your name will be eligible for consideration at the qualifying Internal Control Analyst level for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings. If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.