Internal Auditor III - Austin Financial Services

About This Position

 

Who We Are:

Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. Austin Financial Services (AFS) serves residents, vendors, and City departments.

Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.

Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.

As an internal support function within the larger City organization, AFS is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.

 

Job Description:

Purpose:

 Under general direction, this position performs auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and Local, State, and Federal laws, statutes, and guidelines.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

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

• Manages complex audits, large projects, or fraud investigations.

• Prepares risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited.

• Plans audits, including objectives, scope, methodologies, and audits program.

• Collects, reviews, and analyzes various types of information and data that are significant to the project.

• Performs interviews of personnel in the course of performing projects.

• Performs tests of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws and policies, accomplishment of objectives, reliability of information, and efficiency of operations.

• Prepares and reviews work papers and draft audit reports.

• Develops conclusions, recommends improvements, and communicates audit results to auditees.

• Presents audit results to audit committee and/or executive management.

• Develops audit policies, procedures, and templates.

• Coordinates with other agencies and auditors.

• Coaches others on audit skills.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

 This position is not responsible for supervising, but may lead multiple projects, assign project tasks to others, review tasks performed by others, and coach others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Yellow Book and Red Book.

• 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 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).

• Skilled in effective oral and/or written communication.

• Skilled in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner.

• Skilled in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.

• Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems.

• Skilled in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources, evaluating facts, and employing sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and make improvement recommendations.

• Skilled in compiling information and creating and delivering clear, concise, deductive, and fact-based project reports.

• Skilled in the development of the audit scope, objectives and methodology to identify and address risks and meet client needs.

• Skilled in developing and executing effective procedures for accomplishing an audit.

• Skilled in planning, leading, and coordinating fraud investigation, detection, and control projects.

• Skilled in identifying and conceptualizing complex issues, anticipate obstacles and propose solutions to overcome potential problems.

• Skilled in establishing and maintaining good working relations with other City employees and the public.

• Skilled in flexibility, versatility and effective team building  to achieve project goals and objectives.  

• Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.

• Ability to consider alternative ideas or points of view.

• Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations.

• Ability to manage project tasks, resources, and timelines in an effective manner for multiple projects at a time.

• Ability to recognize the risks inherent to the subject matter of the project.

• Ability to coach and train others regarding processes and skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.

• Four (4) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.

• Masters in related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• CIA, CGAP, CPA, CISA, CFE, or other relevant certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills in internal auditing.

• Experience using strong organizational skills to plan, document, and complete internal audit assignments.

• Experience assessing organizational and transactional risks, determining which internal controls are critical, identifying ways to mitigate risks, and determining areas of focus during an audit.

• Experience leading and planning internal audits in accordance with applicable auditing standards, best practices, policies, and procedures.

• Experience using audit software, such as TeamMate+, and analytical or data visualization tools, such as Microsoft Excel or Power BI.

• Experience interviewing individuals at all levels of an organization, documenting interviews, and identifying critical information.

• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the City of Austin.

 

Notes to Candidate:

The Internal Auditor III is responsible for supporting and conducting internal audit activities, including planning audits, assessing organizational and transactional risks, evaluating internal controls, and identifying opportunities to strengthen processes. The role works with leadership and employees across the organization to gather and analyze information, document findings, and develop recommendations. This position may also lead select audits and support additional activities necessary to meet the department’s audit objectives. The individual in this role will have the rare opportunity to engage with City of Austin employees at all levels across multiple departments. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where your expertise in risk assessment and compliance can directly assess integrity and growth. Imagine performing internal audits that uncover hidden opportunities, strengthen controls, and protect the assets — all while working alongside trusted colleagues who value transparency and excellence.

Pay Range:

$75,950.00 - $95,700.00

Hours:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telework and flex hour opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Flex hour opportunities may be available between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.

Location: 

721 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704

Application Details: 

• A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position. 

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. 

• For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.  

• A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. 

• A résumé is also required but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application. Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position.   

• When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. 

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview. 

• Use of AI is strictly prohibited to respond to the application and during the interview process.

• Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

Additional Details: 

• Austin Financial Services may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.

• This position may require a skills assessment. 

• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required. 

• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). 

• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer.

• If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214. 

Travel: 

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. 

 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: 

When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool. 

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