Staff or Senior Auditor

Position Summary

Under direction of the Internal Audit Services Manager, the incumbent evaluates risks and the adequacy of internal controls as they relate to the accomplishment of District objectives and the protection of District assets. The incumbent conducts audits and/or assessments of various financial, compliance, and operational aspects of the organization.

Education, Training and Experience

Staff Auditor

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, management, engineering, information technology, or other fields related to utilities is required.

Prior Related Experience

Two years of experience in internal audit, public accounting.

OR

Business or operations experience in the utility industry is preferred.

Senior Auditor

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, management, engineering, information technology, or other fields related to utilities is required.

Prior Related Experience

A minimum of three years internal auditing or public accounting experience is required. Previous auditing experience in a utility environment is preferred.  

Licenses and/or Certifications

No certifications required at time of hiring but would be required prior to consideration for Senior Auditor.

Senior Auditor - Certification as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other applicable certification is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develops and manages project plans for assigned audit steps or entire audits based on a fundamental understanding of perceived audit needs compared to the customer’s business objectives and expectations, and expectations and identify along with relevant risks.

Responsible for assisting in planning, executing, and reporting on audits. Including reviewing documents, testing controls, analyzing data, identifying risks, and communicating findings.

Understands and can apply auditing concepts. Demonstrates knowledge of practice standards and complies with these standards in executing audit engagements.  

Perform risk-based integrated audits in financial, operational, and compliance areas; develop value-added recommendations; and conduct follow-up reviews as deemed appropriate.

Serve as an internal control consultant to management by providing direct feedback and recommendations outside the normal course of audit engagements in order to improve the control environment and related procedures.

Conduct and/or provide assistance in investigations related to fraud and/or other improprieties.

Perform special assignments dealing with sensitive or potentially high exposure projects and ensure confidential information is properly handled.

Assist and perform audit work with the District's external auditors in conjunction with the District's annual audit and such other areas as identified by department.

Develop working knowledge of assigned specific business units. Foster productive working relationships with senior members of business units for purposes of identifying business risks and allocating audit resources.

Ability to work independently on multiple assignments within agreed upon priorities and complete assigned tasks within scheduled deadlines.

Demonstrates ability to consistently prioritize and balance workloads in order to effectively manage and complete multiple, concurrent audits/projects.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in groups and in writing. Organizes thoughts in a logical and understandable manner, oral and written communications are clear and concise.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies