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Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
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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.

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