City of Tampa

Under the supervision of the Lead Senior Auditor or a Senior Auditor, employees assist with conducting audits of various activities of departments within, and other agencies with business or other official connections to, the municipal government.

The scope of work includes financial, compliance, economy, efficiency, and performance effectiveness audits. Tasks are of more than average difficulty and include assisting in the development and conduct of audit programs for assignments, assisting in the preparation of reports, and presentation of recommendations. Employees serve on teams, with other auditors, during major projects, so that projects progress according to plans. Important responsibilities are to ensure that: assignments are conducted in a thorough, objective manner; recommendations are developed and presented which provide a sound basis for corrective actions/improvements in municipal financial and other operational systems; work is performed in accordance with professional standards issued by the United States Comptroller General.

While guidance and direction will be provided reasonable initiative and independent judgment are required in completion of assignments and the formulation of effective recommendations. Tact and diplomacy are required as employees have considerable contact with other municipal employees and officials, and representatives of other governmental agencies and business concerns. Work is performed under direction and reviewed through conferences and reports submitted.

· Assists in the collection, assimilating, analyzing, and interpreting of data utilizing quantitative and other analytical techniques, in order to develop recommendations; assists in conducting assigned preliminary surveys to determine activities being performed and assists with the development of recommendations; assists in formulating work plan, including scope, techniques, and timetable, within time constraints established by supervisor; conducts audit by reviewing records and other documentation, and interviewing management and other personnel to obtain needed information; completes file with documentation to substantiate findings.

· Assists in performing analyses, critiques, and evaluations to determine legal, contractual and financial compliance, economy, efficiency and performance effectiveness of the activities of the area understudy; audits municipal accounting and operational records, procedures, and practices to determine accuracy and compliance with accepted practices, procedures, and the law; reviews accounting and administrative controls to evaluate soundness and reliability; performs audits of federal funds expenditures administered by the municipal government.

· Assists in the preparation of written findings and recommendations for corrective actions and operational and managerial improvements; presents findings as required to affected managerial personnel and high-level municipal officials, explaining findings and encouraging implementation of recommendations; provides advice on internal controls, acceptable practices and procedures, and economy and efficiency issues.

· Accepts project tasks and coordinates with team members; completes work in accordance with plans and schedules; participates in preparation of written reports, ensuring that reports and documentation are complete.

· Attends and participates in meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars for the purpose of gathering, verifying, and distributing information.

· Performs related work as required.

Working knowledge: of auditing standards, accepted techniques and practices; principles, accepted practices, and methods of accounting, including those pertinent to governmental accounting; statistical and analytical evaluation techniques; effective interviewing techniques; data processing capabilities, controls, and applications to accounting and other systems.

Ability to: Under supervision: comprehend, analyze, and evaluate situations, organizations, contracts and systems, and recommend modifications and improvements; develop sound audit objectives and apply proper, effective auditing techniques; prepare oral and/or written reports, including compilation of documentation in support of findings and recommendations, and communicate them in a clear, concise, and objective manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, municipal officials, and representatives of other governmental agencies and business concerns.

Mobility— mostly sedentary, indoors; Visual —frequent use of good overall vision, at normal or corrected to normal acuity; frequent use of depth perception and peripheral vision; occasional reading and close-up work; very frequent use of computer, attention to detail, transcription/proofreading; Emotional/Psychological — frequent concentration and working and working independently; Special Requirements — working overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and/or emergency call-back; occasional travel.

Must obtain one of the following within one (1) year of employment:

- CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner

- CIA – Certified Internal Audit

- CPA – Certified Public Accountant

- CISA – Certified Information System Auditor

- CGAP – Certified Government Auditing Professional

Possession of a valid drivers license may be required.