Internal Auditor

Open Examination – One-Year Probationary Period

This mid‑management classification performs difficult technical and complex internal auditing work and performs all phases involved in an audit, including planning, organizing, performing, and reporting.

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Reviews, evaluates, and tests the efficiency, effectiveness, and legal compliance of a wide variety of City programs, functions and activities.
• Tests for control compliance and objective achievement.
• Ensures conformance with best practices and effective use of resources.
• Reviews and appraises the fiscal integrity of City operations by analyzing fiscal procedures, verifying accounts and expenditures, and providing other analyses of financial and operating data.
• Provides follow‑up information regarding effectiveness and the safeguarding of City assets and revenues.
• Examines records of the City and its officers, employees and agents whose activities are associated with the receipt, disbursement, use, custody, and/or obligations of financial assets or property.
• Identifies weaknesses in financial controls that may subject the City to a loss of control over its assets or to improperly account for its transactions.
• Recommends adjustments or changes to City accounting methods.
• Determines compliance with City financial policies for preparation of legally mandated financial statements.
• Develops benchmarks and recommends the development of policies and procedures based on audit findings.
• Makes oral presentations and prepares written reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Keeps and maintains records of audit projects and activities.
• Participates in special investigations, projects and programs as requested.
• Assists in the development of the internal audit schedule.
• Assists the Principal Auditor in coordinating audit‑related activities with other City divisions and outside agencies.
• Acts as staff support to the Principal Auditor on matters dealing with the Audit Committee.
• May have the opportunity to participate in related divisional cross‑training efforts, which can apply toward promotional opportunities and transfers.
• May lead a team of subordinate staff on specific projects.
• Develops audit procedures and schedules audits.
• Acts as an advisor to the Principal Auditor and to City Management regarding audit and financial matters.
• Acts as an advisor, upon request, to City divisions to identify and improve controls, procedures, and systems efficiencies.
• Directs subordinate staff on specific team audit assignments.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

• Four years of progressively responsible, professional experience conducting internal audits. This experience must include either one‑year at a supervisory level or two years as an Internal Audit Associate with the City of Glendale, or equivalent.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, information systems, business or a related field.

• Valid Class C California driver's license.

• Auditing and accounting principles, theories and procedures applicable to the control of various accounting systems.
• Budget preparation, monitoring and analysis techniques.
• Cost accounting procedures and systems.
• Internal audit procedures and reports required for compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Laws and regulations governing public agencies in fiscal and operational accounting operations.
• Principles of management, supervision, and employee training and development.
• Research and statistical methods.
• Good customer service practices.
• Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policies or procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
• Analyze data, operations, policies, procedures, audit findings, memos and legislation to adopt effective courses of action.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on a professional level.
• Develop…