Performance Auditor

Audit Department

Posting Expires: September 3, 2024

Salary: $54,525-$72,682/annually

General Description and Classification Standards

Employees in this position plan and conduct performance audits in City government, including programs, functions, activities, contracts, and capital projects. Audits will typically assess whether programs and processes are achieving intended results, being conducted efficiently, and complying with laws and regulations. Projects often include complex data collection and statistical analysis.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties include conducting planning research and interviews, developing audit objectives and work plans, collecting and analyzing information, developing audit findings and recommendations based on analysis, drafting reports, reviewing reports for accuracy and quality assurance, and conducting follow-up reviews of previous audits. Performance auditors work under the direction of an audit supervisor or manager. Audits are conducted individually or by project teams, depending on project scope and time constraints.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Applicants must have knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods; knowledge of principles of effectiveness and efficiency; and strong writing, oral communication, and research skills. Applicants must be able to work well independently or on a team and be able to plan and organize work to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. Proficiency in using Microsoft suite , including Office 365, and SharePoint is desirable. Ability to learn new software quickly is preferred, including database programs.

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree from an accredited institution in business or public administration, social sciences, accounting, industrial engineering, statistics, or a related field.

One year of responsible professional experience in auditing; program evaluation; or financial, management, research, or operations analysis. Equivalent combination of training and experience will be determined under prescribed guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field, for example, business or public administration, social sciences, accounting, industrial engineering, statistics, plus one year of responsible professional experience in auditing; program evaluation; or
financial, management, or operations analysis. A master's degree in a relevant field can substitute for one year of experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be determined under prescribed guidelines. Employees in this position are encouraged to obtain a Certified Internal Auditor or other relevant professional certification within 24 months of appointment.

Licensures and Certifications:

All applicants hired must possess a valid state of Georgia ID and original Social Security Card.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment:
This position requires some in-person as well as remote work. Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-09-04

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Atlanta, Georgia United States View Map