Senior Internal Auditor Examination

Senior Internal Auditor Examination

Application Open Date: 05/25/2026

Application Close Date: 06/08/2026

Salary: $58,240.00- $100,926.10 per year.

This application is not for an immediate opening by submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage: FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio.

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc.) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG.

Experience Evaluation: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant's academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate's application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Examples of Duties

Under administrative direction, plans and conducts financial compliance and operational audits of designated City departments or divisions according to accepted accounting principles. Supervises staff auditors and assists external auditors. Prepares auditing reports. Audits inventories, cash function, and outside contractor documents. May prepare accounting policies and procedures and footnote calculations. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business Administration from an accredited four (4) year college or university required. Three years of full-time paid experience in auditing required. Internal audit or government audit experience is preferred. Having a CFE, CPA or CIA is helpful. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Must maintain strict client confidentiality. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suites especially in Excel and have a working knowledge of various computerized accounting software packages. Prioritize and manage time effectively. Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member required. Must possess Valid State of Ohio Driver's License. Individual must be able to lift and carry a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.

Reminder: must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to View email address on click.appcast.io and include the Job Title in the email.

Supplemental Information

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant's supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.

NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

Reminder: To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc …) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.