Employment Opportunities Title:
Internal Auditor IV

Post Date
1/22/2025

Expiration Date
6/30/2025

Details:
The purpose of this position is to serve as the lead auditor for Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). They will develop audit methodologies to investigate, review, and analyze financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices related to ABIA’s compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), federal laws, statutes, and guidelines, local, and state, as well as internal financial policies and procedures. Additionally, this role will serve as a representative of ABIA with the Association of Airport Internal Auditors (AAIA). This position will be responsible for conducting audits throughout the Aviation’s current and build-out footprint. Audits will range from FAA regulations, guidelines, and best practices to financial accountability to those associated with policies, procedures, and City of Austin (COA) and ABIA established practices. This position will engage with financial services, including banking processes, cash management procedures, and financial transactions, as well as common industry physical security standards for enterprise, grant, and bond funds. This role will be tasked with issuing the final reports associated with these audits and communicating the results to management and relevant stakeholders. They will develop an internal audit charter, to include audit policies, procedures, and templates and implement improvements to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Qualifications:
Experience as a Financial Auditor
Ability to travel to more than one work location


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.

Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures
Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies
Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources
Knowledge of performance measurement principles
Knowledge of audit project management
Knowledge of budgetary process
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
Knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to government functions, programs and processes
Knowledge of customer service objectives and methodologies
Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures (preferred qualification)
Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls (preferred qualification)
Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles (preferred qualification)
Effective oral and written communication skills in a local government setting
Effective leadership skills
Strong decision-making skills with specific emphasis on good auditor judgment
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Skilled in development and implementation of policies and procedures
Skilled in budget and economic analysis
Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems
Skilled in providing audit recommendations to management
Skilled in overseeing fraud investigation, detection, and control projects
Skilled in handling conflict and uncertain situations
Strong interpersonal skills needed to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
Ability to direct, plan, set priorities, and assign work tasks to staff
Ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and timelines in an effective manner
Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations
Ability to resolve issues and overcome obstacles needed to achieve objectives
Ability to maintain a professional presence and demonstrate sound judgment in answering questions and releasing information to insure relevant, reliable and accurate information is provided
Ability to motivate, train and effectively coach team members
Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.

Comments:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Develop internal audit charter
2. Develop audit policies, procedures, and templates
3. Develop audit methodologies
4. Prepare and monitor budget for the internal audit unit
5. Coach others on audit skills
6. Coordinate with other agencies and auditors
7. Prepare annual audit plan
8. Prepare risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited
9. Oversee audit staff on assigned audits and special projects
10. Conducts identified audits, fraud investigations, and special projects
11. Plan audits, including objectives, scope, and audit program
12. Recommend improvements
13. Ensure evidence is sufficient and appropriate to support drafted reports
14. Communicate audit, investigation, and special project results to appropriate parties
15. Approve and issue final reports
16. Present audit results to audit committee and/or executive management
17. Implement Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
18. Ensure all auditors meet CPE requirements
19. Monitor performance and resource needs of the internal audit unit

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
This position may serve as the Chief Audit Executive for the department and is responsible for all aspects of the audit function. May supervise up to one audit staff member.


Employer:
City of Austin
Contact:
Employment Services

Work Phone:
512-978-5627

Website:
www.austincityjobs.org

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