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Internal Auditor, Senior
The City of Richmond - City Auditor
Richmond, VA
Full time$80282.00 - 133016.00 / year
Accounting and Finance
Posted 19 day(s) ago


Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.YRespect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!
 
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

  • Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • Language Incentive
  • Referral Bonus
  • Tuition Assistance Program

Description

 

The City of Richmond Office of the City Auditor is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Internal Auditor, Senior.  The City of Richmond is committed to promoting an open and accountable government through independent audit services.  This position offers an opportunity to expand and develop your auditing skills in a highly diversified audit environment.

 

Duties include but are not limited to

 

  • Performs financial and program audits of various departments and prepares reports with recommendations for supervisor’s review. 

 

  • Applies analytical problem-solving skills to identify and quantify problems and provide effective resolution. 

 

  • Coordinates and supervises activities of staff assigned for specific projects. Participates in developing audit programs for specific assignments. 

 

  • Interviews appropriate personnel, accumulating, verifying and analyzing available data; observing actual practices and evaluating functional operational techniques; and identifying existing or potential problem areas. 

 

  • Prepares and maintains comprehensive internal auditing workpapers which accurately and sufficiently document audit tests performed, audit findings, and recommendations. 
  • Evaluates internal and administrative controls in relation to cost benefits, effectiveness, and economies of scale. 

 

  • Prepares comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations and assists in the presentation of audit findings and recommendations to appropriate City staff and the Audit Committee. 
  • Assists in providing counsel and advice to City staff on matters related to audit reports, reviews, and other related recommendations. 

 

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 
  • Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) 
  • Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) 
  • Financial and Operations Auditing Concepts
  • Collecting and analyzing complex data
  • Evaluating information and drawing logical conclusions 
  • Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over key risk areas 
  • Analyzing transactions and management information 
  • Developing appropriate recommendations to address risks
  • Using analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and other computer applications 

 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.
  • At least three years of internal auditing experience in either government, non-profit or private industry
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

 

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
 NONE
 
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • The ability to lead audit teams
  • Enhanced analytical and data mining skills
  • Experience using audit software
  • Experience in government auditing and investigation
  • Experience auditing the procurements and contracts
  • Experience auditing a public utility highly preferred 
  • Certification as a CPA, CIA, or CISA highly preferred 



 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

 

Learn more at:https://www.rva.gov

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