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Job Description
Grade 21 - Starting Annual Salary: $79,373.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and conducting complex financial, operational and compliance audits from inception to completion in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, practices, and procedures. The incumbent also performs consulting projects, management requests, and participates in the development of the SAWS’ Annual Risk Assessment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Plans and performs complex audits to improve the accuracy of financial reporting, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Plans and performs consulting projects and management requests to provide value-added feedback to management.
- Assists in and contributes to the development and planning of the Annual Risk Assessment by identifying, assessing, and recommending solutions for key business risks. Communicates with management to identify key business risks, assess those risks, and assist in updating the comprehensive internal audit plan and audit universe.
- Develops and delivers results of audit and consulting projects to the Audit Committee and all levels of management.
- Prepares draft and final written audit and consulting reports that are concise and customer oriented.
- Formulates recommendations to improve the accuracy of financial reporting, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepares working papers to document audit steps performed, conclusions, and results in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Maintains working papers in an electronic database and ensures completion of the audit process within the database.
- Evaluates internal controls to determine if any material weakness or significant deficiency exists and formulates recommendations to improve the control environment.
- Discusses significant audit findings with management to communicate audit results and recommendations for improvement to the business processes (exit conference).
- Evaluates audit testing criteria by conducting audit testing and analyzing the results.
- Determines and defines audit objectives, scope, and methodology and designs and develops customized audit programs to satisfy these objectives.
- Applies audit and risk concepts and practices according to generally accepted and governmental standards, practices, and procedures.
- Researches, reads, and analyzes State and Federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions pertaining to programs or activities to be audited.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external clients or entities.
- Assists and participates in the preparation for the annual self-assessment and five year Quality Assessment Review tasks.
- Develops and maintains permanent audit files including flowcharts and narrative descriptions of SAWS financial and operational procedures.
- May serve in an advisory capacity on a SAWS cross-functional task force or committee, without assuming management or operational responsibility.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING- The Senior Internal Auditor works under general supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Five years’ experience in performing financial, compliance or operational audits, or related type work.
- Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or Master’s Degree in Business Administration from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
JOB DIMENSIONS- Contact with internal and external customers, auditors, consultants, and advisors.
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Exhibits high standards of business and personal ethical conduct, leadership, teamwork, positive attitude, initiative and problem solving skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are in an office environment and performs occasional field visits. May drive a company and/or personal vehicle when performing duties at field locations. Subject to sitting for long periods of time to perform job scope. Physical requirements include lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 6/29/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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