Senior City Auditor & Audit Lead

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston seeks an Assistant City Auditor IV to supervise audits in line with GAO and IIA standards, under the City Controller. You will develop and review audit programs, coordinate assignments, and ensure complete, well-documented conclusions.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; CIA/CPA/CGAP/CISA certifications are preferred. Six years of audit experience, including one year in a lead role, are required.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional audit experience required, with at least one year in a lead role.
• Advanced degree may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Preference for CIA/CPA/CGAP/CISA certification.
• Strong knowledge of GAO and IIA standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized audit programs.
• Reviews and approves audit programs prepared by ACA levels II and III.
• Supervises and coordinates one or more audit assignments concurrently.
• Reviews and evaluates completed workpapers for accuracy, thoroughness and inclusion of sufficient documentary support.
• Evaluates audit findings and recommendations, render overall conclusions for the audit.
• Reviews audit reports to ensure proper documentation and support for conclusions.
• Presents and discusses overall audit conclusions and recommendations with Audit Division and department management.
• Ensures engagement activities are performed in compliance with applicable professional standards.

Skills

Planning & Auditing

GAGAS standards

Data analytics

Fraud detection

Forensic accounting

ACL

IDEA

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CIA/CPA/CGAP/CISA preferred

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The City of Houston seeks an Assistant City Auditor IV to supervise audits in line with GAO and IIA standards, under the City Controller. You will develop and review audit programs, coordinate assignments, and ensure complete, well-documented conclusions.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; CIA/CPA/CGAP/CISA certifications are preferred. Six years of audit experience, including one year in a lead role, are required.