What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Louisville Metro Government?
The purpose of this position is to perform both routine and non-routine audits of compliance and fraud activities, financial records, accounts, cash, reports, internal controls and operations.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Completes all aspects of assigned audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, with limited supervision.
Analyzes current business processes, technologies, risk management practices and areas of potential risk and documents potential issues and improvements.
Collaborates with clients directly to determine business objectives, operational practices, risks, root causes, and effective corrective actions.
Identifies opportunities to utilize data analytics techniques where appropriate to evaluate large and complex populations of data.
Creates recommendations regarding internal control processes and related procedures in order to reduce risk related to observations identified during audit engagements.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills throughout the audit process.
Prepares reports and correspondence, completes special projects and maintains records and files.
Documents all pertinent information throughout the audit process in accordance with office standards and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
Follows-up on audit issues by collaborating with the applicable business process owner regarding progress and validating effective remediation through testing.
Coordinates, and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
Maintains professional proficiency through self-study resources, computer tutorials and other types of training.
Performs related work as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
Two (2) years of auditing, accounting, finance, budget analyst, or operational experience required.
EQUIVALENCY
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.