Internal Auditor (Depending on Qualifications

Internal Auditor

Position Title
- Internal Auditor (Depending on Qualifications)

FLSA Status
- Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time

Salary - $42,500 - $80,000 Annually, (Depending on Qualifications)

Job Summary
- Conducts independent financial, operational and compliance audits to strengthen accountability and improve operational effectiveness across the utility.

Responsibilities
- Internal Auditor Apprentice (Non-Exempt) Conducts operational, financial, and compliance audits. Support audit planning activities, including data gathering and process walkthroughs and identify and document audit observations and potential risks. Prepares and maintains audit work papers and documentation and conducts data analysis using spreadsheets or audit tools. Ensure compliance with internal audit standards and company policies. Completes other job duties as assigned.

Internal Auditor (in addition to the duties listed above) Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan. Prepare clear and concise audit reports with actionable recommendations. Present audit findings to management and follow up on corrective actions.

Senior Internal Auditor (in addition to the duties listed above) Perform risk assessments and develop audit programs. Monitor and follow up on remediation of audit findings. Review and ensure quality of work papers prepared by audit team members.

Lead Internal Auditor (in addition to all the duties listed above) Responsible for completing the annual audit plan. Develop risk-based audit plans and scope engagements accordingly. Communicate audit findings to senior management and leadership. Assists with coordinating year-end audit process with external auditor. Assists management in developing and delivering presentations to the Audit Committee.

Supervisory Responsibilities Internal Auditor May provide technical guidance to entry level staff. Senior Internal Auditor Assists in providing guidance to less experienced staff and may provide feedback on team member performance. Lead Internal Auditor Provides leadership, training, and direction to departmental staff, defining strategic goals, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. May assume the duties and responsibilities in the absence of the assigned supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge important to perform the functions of the job include:
Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including relevant standards for state and local government accounting and financial reporting issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Knowledge of appropriate professional standards, including the Government Auditing Standards. Knowledge of performance audit processes, procedures, and techniques. Knowledge and understanding of financial statements, generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS, also known as Yellow Book).

Knowledge of government organizations, programs, activities, functions, and, where applicable, their interrelations with the private and not for profit sectors. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of accounting systems, customer information systems, and general utility operating database systems.

Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:
Skill in maintaining objectivity and modeling the highest standard of conduct in all scopes of work, including hostile environments. Skill in recognizing the risks inherent to the subject matter of the audit. Skill in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner. Skill in conceptualizing audit findings and crosscutting issues. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Skill in working with others to achieve a project goal or objective.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:
Ability to possess and maintain the highest standards of conduct, honesty, and loyalty in both official and personal matters. Ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards. Ability to apply knowledge of performance audit processes, procedures, and techniques to the type of audits being conducted. Ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and timelines in an effective manner.

Ability to adjust leadership styles to guide and motivate audit staff. Ability to identify and promote improvement of office wide systems and processes. Ability to train others regarding processes, skills, and behaviors.

Education & Experience Requirements
- Internal Auditor Apprentice (Non-Exempt) Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Public Finance, or related field. A combination of appropriate education, relevant experience, and industry licenses or…