Senior Internal Auditor: Risk & Governance

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Energy seeks an Internal Auditor III to deliver senior-level audit services, evaluate controls, and test risk management processes across multiple units. You will lead audits, coach junior staff, gather data, interview personnel, and present findings to executive management and the Audit Committee.

This role emphasizes governance, internal controls, and adherence to standards, with opportunities to develop policies and templates while coordinating with other auditors.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.
• Four years of relevant experience, including two years of lead or supervisory experience.
• CIA, CGAP, CPA, CISA, CFE, or other relevant certification required.

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 information and 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.

Skills

Audit project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Interviewing

Testing internal controls

Fraud investigation knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Austin Energy seeks an Internal Auditor III to deliver senior-level audit services, evaluate controls, and test risk management processes across multiple units. You will lead audits, coach junior staff, gather data, interview personnel, and present findings to executive management and the Audit Committee.

This role emphasizes governance, internal controls, and adherence to standards, with opportunities to develop policies and templates while coordinating with other auditors.