Senior Internal Auditor — Utilities & Controls Lead

City of Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor III to independently conduct and supervise internal audits across utilities and city operations. You will assess internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, and report findings to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Responsibilities include planning audits, performing data analysis, interviewing staff, testing controls, drafting audit reports, and coaching junior auditors. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) 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.
• 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 various types of information and data that are significant to the project.
• Performs interviews of personnel in the course of performing projects.
• Performs tests of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws and policies, accomplishment of objectives, reliability of information, and efficiency of operations.
• Prepares and reviews work papers and draft audit reports.
• Develops conclusions, recommends improvements, and communicates audit results to auditees.
• Presents audit results to audit committee and/or executive management.
• Develops audit policies, procedures, and templates.
• Coordinates with other agencies and auditors.
• Coaches others on audit skills.

Skills

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Project management

Fraud investigations

Data analysis

Auditing standards

Communication

Leadership

Public sector auditing

Travel readiness

Education

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

Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience

Job description

The City of Austin is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor III to independently conduct and supervise internal audits across utilities and city operations. You will assess internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, and report findings to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Responsibilities include planning audits, performing data analysis, interviewing staff, testing controls, drafting audit reports, and coaching junior auditors. Domestic travel may be required.