Internal Auditor 1
Class Code:
10550
METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE & DAVIDSON COUNTY
Established Date: Jul 8, 2008
Revision Date: Aug 18, 2008
SALARY RANGE
$20.63 - $26.82 Hourly
$1,650.28 - $2,145.28 Biweekly
$3,575.61 - $4,648.11 Monthly
$42,907.28 - $55,777.28 Annually
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Performs standard auditing duties to assist Metropolitan Auditor by bringing a systematic, disciplined
approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, financial
reporting, service delivery, and governance processes.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs assigned audit project tasks independently.
Assists with:
development of audit scope, objective, and methodology
preliminary planning
individual and group interviews
program development
qualitative and quantitative data collection, transference, and reproduction
meeting agenda and results documentation
work paper preparation, indexing and organization
entrance and exit conferences
report and correspondence preparation.
Performs assigned audit quality assurance support duties
Reviews and verifies work papers and verification, and checks cross-references
Reviews report and verifies data.
Pursues certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other
applicable professional designation.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This is a non-supervisory classification.
Employee works with general supervision and reports to a designated supervisor, who makes staff
assignments and provides assistance with complex or difficult problems.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such
places as offices, meeting and training rooms, etc. Work area is adequately lighted, heated, and
ventilated.
Employee works primarily in an office setting under generally favorable working conditions. Work is
sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, etc. No special
physical demands are required to perform the work.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Master’s of Public
Administration
More specific education, experience or certification requirements may be included in the position
announcement as vacancies occur.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Knowledge of government auditing standards and procedures
Critical thinking and technical skills necessary to distinguish between information
that is significant to the project objective and information that is not.
Communication skills, both oral and written, to solicit and report client needs and perform assigned
project tasks as part of project team.
Ability to analyze financial and operational data
Ability to form and sustain work relationships requiring high degree of trust and cooperation
Ability to assist with developing and to document complex recommendations.
Ability to complete individual assignments in timely and effective manner
.
NOTE: Employee is expected to start pursuing certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA),
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor
(CISA), or other applicable professional designation.
LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid "Class D" Driver's License may be required for some positions in this classification