Listing Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The classification is responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive internal audit program to ensure City financial and operational integrity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness, compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations, and to assess management’s system of internal controls to minimize the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse of City resources.  The City Council shall appoint an internal auditor to audit the financial records and expenditure of city funds.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Establishes and/or develops internal control programs throughout the City. Performs routine audits of various departments throughout the City and reports the results to the City Manager and the Council. Visits various departments to observe and read their internal controls in place. Aids with written policies and audit (site visits) departments periodically to ensure compliance.

 

Establishes and/or develops policies and procedures and participates in long-term planning and project development. Develops and/or writes internal control policies for the entire organization. Attends long-term planning meetings and participates in the development of long-term planning documents and project plan documents.

 

Observes operational processes; make recommendations for improved operational efficiency. Visits various departments to observe operational procedures. Makes recommendations on changes in operational procedures to improve efficiency. Revisits departments periodically to ensure new procedures are in place.

 

Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

 

Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

 

Receives and reviews monthly financial statements, reviews and analyze each department’s data, reports results of trends, forecasts, abnormalities to the City Manager and department directors.

 

Consults with City Manager, Finance Director, and other officials to review financial activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.

 

Reviews excise tax revenue streams, excise tax reports and trends to identify any abnormalities, research reasons for abnormalities and reports results to the Finance Director.

 

Coordinates and investigates allegations of fraud or ethics violations. Coordinates and obtains answers for employee ethics questions. Works with City employees regarding questions that may arise about ethics. Receives reports of all calls received from the fraud line and investigates those as well as any other allegations of fraud or ethical complaints.

 

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, journal entries, grant reports, revolving loan reports, payroll reports, account history reports, summary reports, grant reports, schedules, or other documents.

 

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, time sheets, grant documents, audit reports, bank charges reports, bank interest reports, bank statements, financial reports, accounting guidelines, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

 

Monitors inventory of department equipment, supplies, forms, or other materials; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement items.

 

Communicates with employees, other departments, granting agencies, state/federal agencies, auditors, banking personnel, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

 

Maintains confidentiality of departmental issues and documentation.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or closely related field; supplemented by five (5) years of responsible experience in governmental auditing, governmental accounting or finance, and supervision; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is preferred.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

May work an adjusted schedule for assisting in events occurring after 5:00 p.m. such as meetings, or planned events.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS SPECIFICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION IN ORDER TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB.