Public Sector Internal Auditor – Utilities

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

Job summary

City of Austin's Austin Water department is seeking an Internal Auditor I to perform audits of financial information, internal controls, and performance in order to ensure compliance with laws and policies. You will plan audits, gather data, interview staff, and test controls to safeguard assets and improve operations.

The role requires a four-year degree and two years of relevant experience; a master’s may substitute for one year.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field.
• Two years of relevant experience; master’s may substitute for one year.
• Professional auditing certification (CIA, CGAP, CISA, CFE) preferred.
• Experience as a government internal auditor or municipal utility auditor preferred.
• Familiar with Global Internal Auditing Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan audits with objectives, scope, and methodology; lead small projects.
• Collect, review, and analyze data significant to audits.
• Interview personnel during audits and test internal controls.
• Prepare and review work papers and draft audit reports.
• Develop conclusions and communicate results to auditees and management.
• Assist in developing audit policies, procedures, and templates.

Skills

Internal auditing

Audit planning

Data analysis

Communication

Ethics & independence

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

Four-year degree in accounting/business/public administration

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Yellow Book

Red Book

Excel

Job description

City of Austin's Austin Water department is seeking an Internal Auditor I to perform audits of financial information, internal controls, and performance in order to ensure compliance with laws and policies. You will plan audits, gather data, interview staff, and test controls to safeguard assets and improve operations.

The role requires a four-year degree and two years of relevant experience; a master’s may substitute for one year.