Description

Responsible for conducting internal audits within Metro’s Internal Audit Program. This includes organizational internal audit projects, which may include financial, operational, compliance, or information technology audits. Performs work with a high degree of latitude. Works under the direction of the Director of Administrative Services.

Examples of Duties

1. Audits internal operations in alignment with Metro’s Internal Auditing Program to document and evaluate internal controls, evaluates compliance with regulatory requirements, and identifies business risks. Maintains the Internal Auditing Program policy and procedures manuals.
2. Works with Metro leadership and board members to identify and prioritize internal audits activities. Assists with the creation of an internal audit schedule that supports business activities and ensures oversight. 
3. Conducts operational, compliance, and financial audits of varying complexity and size to verify conformance with standards, policies, and procedures and to review the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of records.   Recommends new or modified procedures that improve efficiency or compliance and mitigate risk or loss. Monitors management responses and implementation of agreed upon recommendations.
4. Assists with the preparations and presentations of reports relating to internal audits or other assignments to Metro management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
5. Provide external auditors resources, information, or data as needed. Participates in the selection of external auditors and in the opening, progress, and closing meetings of external audits, as needed.
6. Reviews Metro policies, procedures, and programs and identifies potential areas for internal audits in order to analyze and evaluate their adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency. 
7. Conducts meetings and facilitates discussions with Metro staff and management, as appropriate, concerning internal audits.
8. Performs research and analysis on various special projects as assigned.
9. Performs other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. Two years of experience in auditing, accounting, and/or related field. Knowledge of audit procedures including planning, program development, audit techniques and practices, and quality assurance. Ability to analyze operational and financial procedures. Skilled at researching and analyzing various topics and effectively present findings and recommendations. Skilled at working with spreadsheets and databases. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and upper management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    

Equivalency 

Equivalency equals two years of directly related professional experience for every year of education not completed.  The stated experience requirement is in addition to any experience used to meet the education equivalency.   

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in finance or accounting, CPA certification, or CIA certification. Previous government accounting experience. Previous experience in internal auditing.