INTERNAL AUDITOR - FINANCE DEPARTMENT

INTERNAL AUDITOR - FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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INTERNAL AUDITOR - FINANCE DEPARTMENT

CITY OF GALLATIN

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of this position is helping management to fulfill its oversight and internal control duties as effectively and efficiently as possible. The audit professional will work directly for management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Assist management in monitoring the design and proper function of internal control policies and procedures.

2. Examine and review records, reports, financial statements, and management practices for all city departments.

3. Identify potential weaknesses and recommend remediation steps/processes.

4. Conduct performance audits.

5. Prepare and implement audit plans which include: research departments and/or areas to be audited; conduct preliminary surveys and interviews to identify internal controls; collect and review relevant policies, procedures, reports, job descriptions, and related information; conduct observations of work environments and processes; setting scope, objectives, time budgets, and related items; prepare audit program guides.

6. Conduct special investigations.

7. Conduct special studies and analysis.

8. Prepare audit work papers, notes, and final reports related to internal audits.

9. Submit annual report of activities to Mayor and Council.

10. Conduct work in accordance with professional standards relevant to internal auditing contained in the U.S. General Accounting Office's publication Government Auditing Standards, including those applicable to the independence of internal auditors.

11. Work closely with the city's Risk Manager, Independent Auditors, State Comptroller's Office, and others as necessary.

12. Assist in preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) as needed.

13. Conduct follow-up audits to monitor corrective actions and their effectiveness.

14. Perform related tasks as required.

15. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with five (5) years recent and full-time experience in accounting or finance. Preference given to Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or other equivalent certifications.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be bondable. Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing criminal background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Sound independent judgement.
• High degree of analytical skills to interpret financial information, technical information, budgets, and insurance documents.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of current auditing standards, accounting principles and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to make complex arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly.
• High attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Business English composition and grammar/spelling.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and establish and maintain an effective working relationship with administration and other personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provisions of the open record laws.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records, reports and work product.
• Ability to work independently with organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects and some medium work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Physical activities include stooping, pulling, lifting, reaching, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions. Also includes the necessity to communicate by talking, hearing/listening. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in an office setting, in generally comfortable conditions.

The City of Gallatin is a drug-free equal opportunity employer, with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or political affiliation.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Code : 409-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : FINANCE

MINIMUM SALARY: $85,546.82

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