Senior Auditor

City of Roanoke; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Roanoke is seeking a Senior Auditor to conduct performance, operational, financial, and compliance audits under general supervision, with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The role includes providing consulting services and assisting with investigations.

This exempt position emphasizes adherence to professional standards and ethical conduct. The candidate will document processes, develop criteria for evaluation, collect and analyze data, and prepare clear reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of three years experience developing auditing, accounting, technology, analytical, and management skills.
• Willingness to attain CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of the audited function to enable effective planning and communication.
• Documents processes using narratives and flowcharts.
• Gathers data through interviews, surveys, observations, data retrieval and testing to support conclusions.
• Communicates audit findings to clients and prepares observations and action plans.

Skills

Objectivity

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certifications: CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE

Tools

Audit software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Presentation software

Job description

The Senior Auditor conducts performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment; provides consulting services; assists with investigations; adheres to organizational, professional, and ethical standards.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

SUMMARY

Conducts performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment; provides consulting services; assists with investigations; adheres to organizational, professional, and ethical standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops an understanding of the function or area to be audited that enables effective early communication with client management and promotes efficient audit planning.
• Documents processes using narratives and flowcharts.
• Develops appropriate criteria for evaluating financial and operational performance.
• Gathers sufficient, relevant data through interviews, surveys, field observations, data retrieval and analysis, and sample testing to support meaningful conclusions.
• This includes understanding and application of statistical concepts that can help to provide context for large data sets, and; to make statistically valid operational and financial performance projections based on sample results.
• Documents all work in an organized and efficient manner so that peers, supervisors and clients can easily understand the information and reach the same conclusions.
• Communicates with client management and employees, as audit findings develop to ensure clarity and to facilitate timely resolution.
• Prepares clearly written observations that effectively describe the condition, cause, and effect of the concerns identified.
• Develops practical, effective action plans collaboratively with coworkers and clients.
• Prepares concise and accurate written reports that effectively use text, graphics, illustrations, and examples to ensure readers understand the work performed and the basis for conclusions.
• Maintains knowledge and skills through regular study, professional journals, conferences, and participation in professional associations.
• Assists in conducting investigations, including conducting surveillance, interviewing witness and the accused, and performing various test work.
• Other consulting and administrative duties, as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to maintain objectivity and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective, cordial, and respectful working relationships.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills that support practical and effective solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate a moderate and empathetic attitude with clients.
• Ability to negotiate issues and resolve problems.
• Basic knowledge of auditing terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Computing skills that enable effective utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and auditing software.
• Skill in collecting, distilling, and analyzing complex data to develop logical conclusions.
• Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), and Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsible for reviewing accuracy and completeness of other auditors’ work papers and reports. Expected to contribute ideas for improving departmental procedures and methodology. No formal responsibilities for managing performance of other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience that contributed to developing auditing, accounting, technology, analytical, and management skills. Must hold or be willing to attain within 2 years of hire, one or more of the following certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to management. Ability to resolve conflicts.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables. Ability to think strategically.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must hold one of the following certifications: (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent will occasionally work in the field at various city, school, Valley Metro and other city locations(parks, housing, etc.) and will be exposed to weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.