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City of Glendale (AZ)

City Auditor

SALARY

$41.18 - $65.90 Hourly

$85,664.00 - $137,062.00 Annually

LOCATION

Glendale, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

2012-00084

DEPARTMENT

Economic Development

OPENING DATE

01/20/2013

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$41.18 - $65.90 Hourly

$85,664.00 - $137,062.00 Annually

LOCATION

Glendale, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

2012-00084

DEPARTMENT

Economic Development

OPENING DATE

01/20/2013

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Description

Plans and directs the City’s internal audit functions including financial, operational, compliance and efficiency audits of all City functions.

Examples of Duties

  1. Plans and directs the activities of the City's internal audit function; develops the internal audit work plan for the City; analyzes needs and develops annual audit plans.
     
  2. Directs, supervises and evaluates the internal audit staff; establishes audit objectives; reviews work papers, audit report and follow-up procedures to be performed.
  3. Advises the City Manager on matters relating to internal control, financial matters or operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  4. Performs audits of books and records of contractors and other entities working under agreement with the City.
  5. Advises and assists City leadership regarding internal control, financial, operational and procedural concerns and issues.
  6. Drafts recommendations to senior management as needed.
  7. Performs special internal audit investigations as requested by the City Manager.
  8. Makes presentations and answers questions at City Council, committees, boards and commission meetings.
  9. Supervises and conducts financial, operational, compliance and efficiency audits of city departments, divisions, functions or activities.
  10. Formulates recommended solutions to correct any control weakness, operational problems or inefficiencies noted during the performance of audits or investigations and presents these recommendations to the appropriate department management.
  11. Informs management of audit findings, irregularities, and recommended corrective actions through conferences and written reports.
  12. Appraises the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.
  13. Develops and monitors the department’s operating
  14. Monitors the City's ethics hotline.
  15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Special Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
Generally accepted principles of accounting and auditing standards and their application to governmental entities
The principles and practices of business systems, municipal organization, and management
Accounting, financial and operational controls
Effective management and supervisory practices
Computerized data management systems and related software
  
Ability to:
Plan and direct the internal audit function for the City
Supervise, train and evaluate audit staff
Plan, organize and conduct audits
Formulate recommended solutions for technical and complex issues and problems for all city departments, division’s functions and activities
Operate personal computers and related software applications
Communicate findings clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Tactfully handle confidential information and controversial problems
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of business

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and five years audit experience in public accounting or internal auditing and two years of supervisory experience. 

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Certified Public Accountant or Certification by the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certified Internal Auditor
Valid Arizona's Drivers License

 
WORKING CONDITIONS

 
 Office setting.

 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
   C = Continuously
 
 
 
 
 
2/3 or more of the time.
 
 

 
 
F = Frequently
 
 
 
 
 
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
 
 
 
 
O = Occasionally
 
 
 
 
 
Up to 1/3 of the time.
 
 

 
 
R = Rarely
 
 
 
 
 
Less than 1 hour per week.
 
 

 
 
N = Never
 
 
 
 
 
Never occurs.
 
 
 
 
   

This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation.
 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 
 
FREQUENCY CODE

 
 
DESCRIPTION

 

 
Standing
 

 
 
R
 

 
 
Standing may be required during training, filing, etc.
 

 

 
Sitting
 

 
 
C
 

 
 
Sitting while examining records and while working on computer.
 

 

 
Walking
 

 
 
R
 

 
 
Walking in office environment
 

 

 
Lifting
 

 
 
N
 

 
 
 
 

 

 
Carrying
 

 
 
R
 

 
 
Carrying laptop and related files while on audit.
 

 

 
Pushing/Pulling
 

 
 
N
 

 
 
 
 

 

 
Reaching
 

 
 
R
 

 
 
For supplies and files
 

 

 
Handling
 

 
 
F
 

 
 
Paperwork
 

 

 
Fine Dexterity
 

 
 
F
 

 
 
Computer keyboard, calculator, telephone keypad, writing
 

 

 
Kneeling
 

 
 
O
 

 
 
Filing in lower drawers
 

 

 
Crouching
 

 
 
O
 

 
 
Filing in lower drawers
 

 

 
Bending
 

 
 
O
 

 
 
Filing in lower drawers
 

 

 
Twisting
 

 
 
O
 

 
 
While filing and when at desk in normal office environment.
 

 

 
Climbing
 

 
 
R
 

 
 
Stairs
 

 

 
Vision
 

 
 
C
 

 
 
Reading, computer monitor.
 

 

 
Hearing
 

 
 
C
 

 
 
Communicating with personnel and general public and on telephone.
 

 

 
Talking
 

 
 
F
 

 
 
Communicating with personnel and general public and on telephone.
 

 

 
Foot Controls
 

 
 
R
 

 
 
While driving City vehicle to perform audits.
 

 

 

Employer
City of Glendale (AZ)
Phone
623-930-2919
Website
http://www.glendaleaz.com
Address
5850 W. Glendale Ave.

Glendale, Arizona, 85301
Employer
City of Glendale (AZ)
Phone
623-930-2919
Website
http://www.glendaleaz.com
Address
5850 W. Glendale Ave.

Glendale, Arizona, 85301