Performance Auditor, Senior

Audit Department

Performance Auditor, Senior

Posting Expires: November 26, 2024

Salary Range: $62,000 - $77,000/annually

General Description and Classification Standards

Responsible for managing deadlines, tasks, and assignments, as well as conducting research, data analysis, legislative reviews, and interviews. Assesses whether programs and processes are achieving intended results, being conducted efficiently, and complying with laws and regulations. Duties include developing audit objectives and work plans, collecting and analyzing information, drafting reports, reviewing workpapers for accuracy, and conducting follow-up reviews. Additionally, serves as the Continuous Monitoring Program Manager, overseeing a program aimed at preventing fraud, waste, and abuse by leveraging technology to test controls and identify potential red flags in transactions. Develops policies and procedures, utilizes Oracle ATLCloud's Risk Management module, runs reports, provides expertise to various city offices, and performs additional duties for the audit office, such as budget drafting and research. The Performance Auditor II position is considered a journeyman-level position within the office; consideration will be given to hiring at the Performance Auditor (entry position) level, depending on qualifications. This classification is part of a three-level series of performance audit positions in the City Auditor's Office, which operates and reports independently of city management. These are highly responsible positions requiring frequent exercise of judgment.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of an audit manager, may provide assistance and coaching to entry-level staff, and must have the ability to handle complex or sensitive assignments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Plans and conducts performance audits in city government, including programs, functions, activities, contracts, and capital projects.
• Assesses whether programs and processes are achieving intended results, being conducted efficiently, and complying with laws and regulations. Handles projects that may be sensitive and often include complex data collection and statistical analysis.
• Conducts planning research and interviews, developing audit objectives and work plans, collecting and analyzing information, developing audit findings and recommendations based on analysis, drafting reports, reviewing reports for accuracy and quality assurance, and conducting follow-up reviews of previous audits.
• Conducts audits individually or in teams, depending on project scope and schedule.
• Plans audits according to GAGAS and best practices, including developing objectives, work plans, and assessing key risks.
• Evaluates and tests internal controls and auditee compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Crafts audit messages, drafts reports, creates presentations, and presents findings to Audit Committee and City Council.
• Manages audit administration tasks, including meetings, updates, backlog management, and workpaper revisions.
• Provides continuous monitoring services, including editing audit reports and assisting audit teams with expertise.
• Engages in professional development and citywide trainings to maintain certification status.
• Drafts and implements policies and procedures for the continuous monitoring program.
• Works with other departments to clean up existing access risks in the city's ERP software.
• Performs ongoing continuous monitoring work, analyzing and synthesizing reports and making recommendations.
• Conducts research, data analysis, testing, and leads team discussions.
• Writes audit reports, presents findings to City Council and the public, and maintains administrative project tools.
• Completes exploratory research, manages projects, conducts data analysis, and maintains accurate workpapers, survey plans, and audit fieldwork plans.
• Participates in internal meetings constructively, prepares for conferences, and contributes to discussions effectively.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of and proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software and have familiarity with database software.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods.
• Knowledge of principles of effectiveness and efficiency.
• Knowledge of government and management processes.
• Strong writing, oral communication, and research skills.
• Ability to work well independently or on a team and be able to plan and organize work to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in business, public administration, accounting, statistics, information systems, social sciences, or a related field;

Two years of responsible professional experience in auditing; program evaluation; or financial, management, or operations analysis.

A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience

Certified Internal Auditor designation, or progress toward the certification with expected completion within 24 months of appointment. Other certifications may be substituted depending upon applicability, education, and experience; Working knowledge of professional auditing standards (GAO yellow book, IIA red book, or comparable).

Work Environment:

This position requires some in-person as well as remote work. Work is typically conducted in an office setting but may include site visits to operational locations. *

Lifting Requirements:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-27

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