Senior Auditor - Internal Controls & IT Compliance

Los Angeles Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Metro is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to perform complex operational and compliance audits, evaluating controls, procedures, and policies across Metro programs to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. The role requires analyzing accounting records, systems data, and management reports, interviewing staff, and developing audit work plans.

The successful candidate will advance audit methodologies, test IT and financial controls, and present findings to management and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Three years of relevant experience conducting internal and information system audits; some positions may require specialized experience.
• CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE preferred depending on assignment; valid California Class C driver license preferred, or alternate transportation.

Responsibilities

• Examine, verify, analyze, and evaluate organizational procedures and perform audits.
• Obtain and analyze accounting records, systems data, and management reports for audit workpapers.
• Interview departmental management and staff; prepare audit work plans and papers.
• Test controls in diverse data processing environments; review IT controls.
• Prepare and present audit findings to management and the Board; recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with management on responses to audit reports and corrective actions.

Skills

Statistical analyses

Financial analyses

Problem solving

Effective communication

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

California Driver License (Class C)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) / CPA / CISA / CFE preferred

Tools

IDEA

ACL

Job description

Los Angeles Metro is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to perform complex operational and compliance audits, evaluating controls, procedures, and policies across Metro programs to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. The role requires analyzing accounting records, systems data, and management reports, interviewing staff, and developing audit work plans.

The successful candidate will advance audit methodologies, test IT and financial controls, and present findings to management and the