Internal Auditor II (X)

Full Job Description

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications for Internal Auditor II. This position will work collaboratively with the City Council, City Manager's office and city management and staff in completing performance audits of city operations. These performance audits include assessments of program effectiveness, economy, and efficiency; internal controls; and compliance.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the full journey level class within the Internal Auditor series.

Employees within this class are distinguished from the Internal Auditor I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, including providing work direction and coordination on simple audit projects or portions of more complex audit projects.

It is distinguished from the Senior Internal Auditor in that the latter performs the most complex and technical assignments, and may have responsibility for providing functional and technical supervision over complex audit assignments.

Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from Internal Auditor I, or when filled from the outside, selected candidates have prior experience.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from the City Auditor or Internal Audit Section Manager.
May receive functional and technical supervision from a Senior Internal Auditor or Internal Audit Section Manager.

May exercise functional supervision over other staff, both higher and lower levels, providing work direction and coordination as lead auditor on certain assignments.

Selection Process

The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable).

Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

1. Develop simple or routine performance audit programs to assess program effectiveness, economy, and efficiency; internal controls; and compliance.
2. Plan audits, including obtaining an understanding of the operations being audited and establishing audit objectives, scope, and methodology.
3. Complete audit testing and clearly document work performed, evidence obtained, conclusions, findings, and recommendations.
4. Prepare audit reports to communicate audit findings and recommendations.
5. Brief management, the City Manager’s Office, the Mayor and City Council, and the Audit Oversight Committee on audit reports.
6. Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations by city management.
7. Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information obtained during audits.
8. Participate in special projects and investigations as requested.
9. Adhere to all applicable professional standards and regulations.
10. Act in a professional and respectful manner in interaction with colleagues, city management and staff, Mayor and Council, and Audit Oversight Committee members.

Marginal Functions:

1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible recent internal audit experience. Recent governmental or performance audit experience is preferred.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in a field related to the various functions of government.

Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred; one or more of the following is desirable: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

Additional Information

Internal Auditor I

Knowledge of:

Basic methods of research, program analysis and report preparation.
Business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Modern office procedures and methods.
Personal computer operation, especially spreadsheet and word processing software packages.

Ability to:

Learn applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Learn principles and practices of public administration.
Work on multiple teams effectively.
Offer value-added recommendations to management.
Learn to function independently with minimal supervision.
Learn to offer unbiased counsel and advice.
Provide training on internal control and fraud.
Apply knowledge and skills to conduct thorough analyses and make sound recommendations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies:

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.

Internal Auditor II

In addition to the qualifications for Internal Auditor I:

Knowledge of:

Intermediate methods of research, program analysis and report preparation.
Government Auditing Standards of the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Sound finance, accounting and management practices.Current audit techniques and standards.Principles and procedures of internal control systems.Institute of Internal Auditors, U.S.

Government Accountability Office and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants professional standards.Principles and practices of public administration.Consulting approaches.Intermediate methods of research, program analysis and report preparation.Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

Function independently with minimal supervision.
Offer unbiased counsel and advice.