Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - 4 year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field.
- 4 years relevant experience, including 2 years lead or supervisory experience.
- Masters in related field can substitute for 1 year of experience.
Licenses or Certifications:- CIA , CGAP , CPA , CISA , CFE , or other relevant certification required.
Notes to Applicants
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When completing the City of Austin employment application: - Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.
- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
- A resume and cover letter are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are selected to interview: - Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job - specifically Microsoft Excel - will be assessed through skills testing with a required minimum passing score of 70%.
- Your skill level in Business Writing will also be assessed through a writing assessment.
If you are selected for hire: - Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
- If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
- A criminal background investigation is required.
Secondary Employment: - All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
- AW must review all secondary employment.
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with AWU , as well as current AWU employees considering Secondary employment.
Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$33.05 - $42.14
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday, with limited flexibility.
Austin Water has a hybrid Flexible Work Program, and eligible employees may participate with supervisor approval.
Job Close Date 04/29/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 625 East 10th Street, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience leading audits and audit teams.
- Experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor.
- Experience conducting fraud investigations.
- Experience using TeamMate or TeamMate+ audit software or other electronic working paper software.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manage complex audits, large projects, or fraud investigations. Prepare risk assessments of the department or specific processes to be audited. Plan audits, including objectives, scope, methodologies and audit program. Collect, review, and analyze various types of information and data that are significant to the project. Perform interviews of personnel in the course of performing projects. Perform tests of internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws and policies, accomplishment of objectives, reliability of information, and efficiency of operations. Prepare and review work papers and draft audit reports. Develop conclusions, recommend improvements and communicate audit results to auditees. Present audit results to audit committee and/or executive management. Develop audit policies, procedures, and templates. Coordinate with other agencies and auditors. Coach others on audit skills.
Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:- This position is not responsible for supervising but may lead multiple projects, assign project tasks to others, review tasks performed by others, and coach others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of the concepts for review and evaluation of internal control systems and auditing procedures.
- Knowledge of enterprise risk management methodologies.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Yellow Book and Red Book.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and principles.
- Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to fraud investigations involving government activities and resources.
- Knowledge of performance measurement principles.
- Knowledge of audit project management.
- Knowledge of City of Austin and departmental auditing policies and procedures (preferred qualification).
- Knowledge of departmental business operations with regards to management practices, internal controls (preferred qualification).
- Knowledge of governmental and/or utility accounting principles (preferred qualification).
- Skilled in effective oral and/or written communication.
- Skilled in completing assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner.
- Skilled in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
- Skilled in examining financial and operational information systems.
- Skilled in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources, evaluating facts, and employing sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and make improvement recommendations.
- Skilled in compiling information and creating and delivering clear, concise, deductive, and fact-based project reports.
- Skilled in the development of the audit scope, objectives and methodology to identify and address risks and meet client needs.
- Skilled in developing and executing effective procedures for accomplishing an audit.
- Skilled in planning, leading, and coordinating fraud investigation, detection, and control projects.
- Skilled in identifying and conceptualizing complex issues, anticipate obstacles and propose solutions to overcome potential problems.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining good working relations with other City employees and the public.
- Skilled in flexibility, versatility and effective team building to achieve project goals and objectives.
- Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, and independence and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.
- Ability to consider alternative ideas or points of view.
- Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations.
- Ability to manage project tasks, resources, and timelines in an effective manner for multiple projects at a time.
- Ability to recognize the risks inherent to the subject matter of the project.
- Ability to coach and train others regarding processes and skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires a 4-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field, and 4 years relevant experience, including 2 years of lead or supervisory experience. A Master's degree in a related field can substitute for 1 year of experience. CIA, CGAP, CPA, CISA, CFE or other relevant certification is required. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Which of the following certifications do you currently hold?
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
- None
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
* Do you have experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor?
- Both - (6.0 points)
- Governmental Auditor - (3.0 points)
- Internal Auditor - (3.0 points)
- Neither - (0.0 points)
* Do you have experience leading and/or assisting with fraud investigations?
- Both - (6.0 points)
- Leading - (4.0 points)
- Assisting - (2.0 points)
- Neither - (0.0 points)
* Which of the following describes the highest-level Teammate, Teammate+, or other electronic working paper software user role you have been assigned?
- None (0.0 points)
- Observer. Has view-only access
- Test Reviewer. Has the ability to view all data and can mark the procedures under the project as reviewed - (2-0 points)
- Test Manager: Can add and manage the procedures under the project. Has full access over the procedures, workpapers, issues and recommendations, and coaching notes. - (3.0 points)
- Manager Reviewer: Can add and get and update objects, add or generate audit reports, etc. Can view all data, mark the objects under the project as reviewed, and create issues and coaching notes. - (4.0 points)
- Owner: Can perform any available action within the project including closing the project, updating the profile, adding and getting and updating objects, adding or generating audit reports, etc. - (5.0 points)
- System Administrator: Can create roles, groups, and manage the TeamMate, TeamMate+ or other electronic working paper application. - (10.0 points)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
