Senior Internal Auditor - Public Sector Risk & Compliance

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin, Austin Financial Services, is seeking an Internal Auditor III to perform complex audits, assess risks, and evaluate internal controls across city departments. You will plan audits, collect data, interview personnel, and prepare reports for management and the audit committee.

The role requires strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk assessment, and data analysis, and may involve leading projects and coaching junior staff. On-site at Municipal Building in Austin.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Masters in related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Experience with internal auditing and governmental accounting principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages complex audits, large projects, or fraud investigations.
• Prepares risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited.
• Plans audits, including objectives, scope, methodologies, and audits program.
• Collects, reviews, and analyzes data significant to the project.
• Performs interviews of personnel and tests of internal controls.
• Prepares and reviews work papers and draft audit reports.
• Presents audit results to audit committee and executive management.
• Coaches others on audit skills.
• Travel to multiple locations within the City as needed.

Skills

Auditing standards

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Fraud investigations

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field

Tools

TeamMate+

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

City of Austin, Austin Financial Services, is seeking an Internal Auditor III to perform complex audits, assess risks, and evaluate internal controls across city departments. You will plan audits, collect data, interview personnel, and prepare reports for management and the audit committee.

The role requires strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk assessment, and data analysis, and may involve leading projects and coaching junior staff. On-site at Municipal Building in Austin.