Employment Opportunities Title:
Chief Internal Auditor

Post Date
12/5/2019

Expiration Date
12/26/2019

Details:
SALARY: $85,654.40 - $124,176.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 12/05/19
CLOSING DATE: 12/26/19 05:00 PM
GENERAL STATEMENT/ ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for managing the District's Internal Audit Program. This includes organizational audit projects, which may include financial, operational, compliance, or information technology audits. Performs work with a high degree of latitude. Works under the general direction of the Director of Administrative Services.


TYPICAL DUTIES:
Responsible for the District's Internal Auditing Program to document and evaluate internal controls, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and identifies business risks. Maintains the Internal Auditing Program policy and procedures manuals.
Works with District leadership and board members to identify and prioritize internal audits activities. Responsible for creating an internal audit schedule that supports business activities and ensures oversight.
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.
Prepares and presents reports relating to internal audits or other assignments to District management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
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.
Reviews District policies, procedures, and programs and identifies potential areas for internal audits in order to analyze and evaluate their adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Conducts meetings and facilitates discussions with District staff and management, as appropriate, concerning internal audits.
Performs research and analysis on various special projects as assigned.
Performs other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. Six years of progressively responsible experience in auditing, accounting, and/or related field. Thorough knowledge of audit procedures including planning, program development, audit techniques and practices, and quality assurance. Demonstrated ability to analyze operational and financial procedures. Demonstrated ability to independently research and analyze various topics and effectively present findings and recommendations. Experience in developing computerized applications including databases and spreadsheets. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and upper management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

Employer:
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
Contact:
Patricia Lopez

Address:
6450 York Street

Work Phone:
3032863233

Email:
plopez@mwrd.dst.co.us

Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mwrdco/jobs/2649247/chief-internal-auditor?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs