Senior Internal Auditor

## Senior Internal Auditor Apply:
City Hall - Arlington Municipal Building:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 23, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
JR102029
** DEPARTMENT
* * City Auditor's Office  
** SALARY**$ - $  
** JOB SUMMARY
** Under general supervision, independently conducts and leads complex performance, compliance, information systems, and financial related audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. This position is also responsible for conducting fraud investigations when necessary. Assist the City Auditor in preparing the Annual Risk Assessment.
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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* • Lead municipal audit projects, directing and reviewing the work of audit staff to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Provide functional supervision to audit staff and interns assigned to Senior Auditor projects.
• Independently develop audit programs to achieve the objectives of each assigned project within established project budgets.
• Collect, analyze and evaluate relevant information in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards to form an objective opinion on the appropriateness of financial reporting, compliance, accountability, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the unit under review.
• Independently conduct interviews and meetings with senior level management.
• Document audit evidence and conclusions clearly and systematically to support municipal audit findings.
• Plan and execute follow-up audits to determine the degree to which previous recommendations have been implemented by management, and to develop recommendations for use by Internal Audit management in planning future audits.
• Perform complex special assignments, as requested by Internal Audit management.
• Obtain and maintain 80 hours of continuing education every two (2) years.
** OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

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* • Attend meetings in the absence of the City Auditor as needed.
• Provide advice to departments related to internal control.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

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* • Knowledge of and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including government auditing standards.
• Knowledge of government accounting and auditing techniques.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of municipal or public services.
• Knowledge of government budgeting and public finance.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications, including audit management software, word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Knowledge of survey techniques for internal and external data collection.
• Knowledge of various analytical techniques.
• Skill in developing criteria used for analyzing data and in making judgment decisions based upon known criteria.
• Ability to develop and present logical findings and workable recommendations.
• Ability to review the work of lower-level staff as assigned to verify accuracy and quality.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to upper management through concise written reports and verbal presentations.
• Ability to formulate judgments and opinions in unknown or adversarial environments.
• Ability to conduct fraud investigations.
• Ability to study a highly complex operation or issue comprehensively, considering all possible aspects.
• Ability to extract data and utilize other analytical tools used by the Office of the City Auditor.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to operate the City's computer systems.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to observing, sorting, and
• calculating.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including, but not limited to PC, telephone, and…