Internal Auditor

The Position

Open Examination - One Year Probationary Period

This mid-management classification performs difficult technical and complex internal auditing work and performs all phases involved in an audit, including planning, organizing, performing, and reporting. Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensures department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Reviews, evaluates, and tests the efficiency, effectiveness, and legal compliance of a wide variety of City programs, functions and activities.
• Tests for control compliance and objective achievement.
• Ensures conformance with best practices and effective use of resources.
• Reviews and appraises the fiscal integrity of City operations by analyzing fiscal procedures, verifying accounts and expenditures, and providing other analyses of financial and operating data.
• Provides follow-up information regarding effectiveness and the safeguarding of City assets and revenues.
• Examines records of the City and its officers, employees and agents whose activities are associated with the receipt, disbursement, use, custody, and/or obligations of financial assets or property.
• Identifies weaknesses in financial controls that may subject the City to a loss of control over its assets or to improperly account for its transactions.
• Recommends adjustments or changes to City accounting methods.
• Determines compliance with City financial policies for preparation of legally mandated financial statements.
• Develops benchmarks and recommends the development of policies and procedures based on audit findings.
• Makes oral presentations and prepares written reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Keeps and maintains records of audit projects and activities.
• Participates in special investigations, projects and programs as requested.
• Assists in the development of the internal audit schedule.
• Assists the Principal Auditor in coordinating audit-related activities with other City divisions and outside agencies.
• Acts as staff support to the Principal Auditor on matters dealing with the Audit Committee.
• May have the opportunity to participate in related divisional cross-training efforts.
• May lead a team of subordinate staff on specific projects.
• Develops audit procedures and schedules audits.
• Acts as an advisor to the Principal Auditor and to City Management regarding audit and financial matters.
• Acts as an advisor, upon request, to City divisions in their efforts to identify and improve controls, procedures, and systems efficiencies.
• Directs subordinate staff on specific team audit assignments.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Minimum Requirements

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible, professional experience conducting internal audits. This experience must include either one-year at a supervisory level or two years as an Internal Audit Associate with the City of Glendale, or equivalent.

Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, information systems, business or a related field.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid Class C California driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of: Auditing and accounting principles, theories and procedures applicable to the control of various accounting systems. Budget preparation, monitoring and analysis techniques. Cost accounting procedures and systems. Internal audit procedures and reports required for compliance with federal and state regulations. Laws and regulations governing public agencies in fiscal and operational accounting operations. Principles of management, supervision, and employee training and development. Research and statistical methods.

Knowledge of and skill in: Good customer service practices.

Skill in: Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policies or procedures.

Ability to: Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors. Analyze data, operations, policies, procedures, audit findings, memos and legislation to adopt effective courses of action. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on a professional level. Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period. Effectively lead, coach, instruct, and motivate employees. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, other divisions, and supervisors. Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions. Exercise sound judgment in problem situations. Foster a teamwork environment. Interpret and apply legal and administrative accounting/auditing rules to various accounting systems. Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct. Prepare comprehensive, clear and concise financial, statistical, technical reports and correspondence. Provide clear work instruction. Recommend solutions and evaluate outcomes.

Ability and willingness to: Recommend personnel actions. Other Characteristics: Willingness to carry out responsibilities independently. Work overtime as requested. Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.

Exceptional Customer Service Policy: The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.

Selection Process

Evaluation of Application: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the written examination. Approximately the top 15 scoring candidates who achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the written examination will be invited to the further stages of the selection process.

Written Examination: (Weight of 25%) To evaluate the applicant's ability to be successful in this position. The Exam will be relevant to the duties of the position.

Oral Interview: (Weight of 75%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and general background for the position. Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Time and place of the examination will be announced. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.