Minimum Qualifications
Internal Auditor I: $26.26 - $31.45 per hour
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.
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icenses and Certifications Required: Internal Auditor II: $28.85 - $36.06 per hour
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field
- 2 years relevant experience
- Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Internal Auditor III : $33.05 - $42.14 per hour
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field
- 4 years relevant experience, including 2 years lead or supervisory experience
- Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience
Licenses and Certifications Required: - CIA , CGAP , CPA , CISA , CFE , or other relevant certification required
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
Will perform auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and guidelines.
Who We Are: Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department ( FSD ) serves residents, vendors, and City departments. Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.
Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.
As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.
Click here to read more about us online! Why Join Us? Meaningful Work Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community.
Innovation and Collaboration Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs.
Professional Growth and Development Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities.
Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.
Hybrid Work Environment: The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 50% within a two (2) week period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.
Health and Wellness The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.
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Application Details: - A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
- A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
- A résumé is also required, but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application. When completing the City of Austin employment application, the Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
Additional Details: - The Financial Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
- This position may require a skills assessment.
- If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
- This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
- If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.
- If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.
Salary Range:Internal Auditor I : $$26.26 - $31.45
Internal Auditor II: $28.85 - $36.06
Internal Auditor III : $33.05 - $42.14
Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.
Pay Range
Please see Notes to Applicants.
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.
Note: Effective October 1, 2023, non-executive staff that are eligible to telework are required to be in the office for a minimum of three (3) days per week.
Job Close Date 09/30/2024 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 124 W 8th Street, Austin Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience leading audits and/or audit teams.
- Experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using TeamMate or TeamMate+ audit software or other electronic working paper software.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Internal Auditor I
Internal Auditor II
Internal Auditor III Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
For the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Internal Auditor I
Internal Auditor II
Internal Auditor III Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualification for this position is a 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field. Do you meet this minimum qualification?
* Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed for this position to include meeting the educational requirements, years of related experience and substitutions.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
* Do you have experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor?
- Both
- Governmental Auditor
- Internal Auditor
- Neither
* Describe your experience leading audits and audit teams.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following describes the highest level TeamMate, TeamMate+ or other electronic working paper software user role have you been assigned?
- None
- Observer: Has view-only access.
- Test Reviewer: Has the ability to view all data and can mark the procedures under the project as reviewed.
- Test Manager: Can add and manage the procedures under the project. Has full access over the procedures, work papers, issues and recommendations, and coaching notes.
- Manager Reviewer: Can add and get and update objects, add or generate audit reports, etc. Can view all data, mark the objects under the project as reviewed, and create issues and coaching notes.
- Owner: Can perform any available action within the project including closing the project, updating the profile, adding and getting and updating objects, adding or generating audit reports, etc.
- System Administrator: Can create roles, groups, and manage the TeamMate, TeamMate+ or other electronic working paper application.
* This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills. Please describe how you have used these skills in your current or past work experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following certifications do you currently hold?
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
- Other relevant certification
- None
* If you checked “Other relevant certification”, please list your current certification and describe how it is relevant to the Internal Auditor position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Cover Letter Resume
Optional Documents
