Internal Auditor
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Class Code:
10551
METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE & DAVIDSON COUNTY
Established Date: Jul 8, 2008
Revision Date: Aug 18, 2008
SALARY RANGE
$24.96 - $32.45 Hourly
$1,996.64 - $2,595.72 Biweekly
$4,326.05 - $5,624.06 Monthly
$51,912.64 - $67,488.72 Annually
FLSA:
Exempt
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Performs a range of auditing duties independently 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 projects independently.
Plans and conducts client meetings and communications toward mutually desired results.
Independently researches and employs multiple methodologies
Independently collects data for assignments, checks accuracy of own work, and analyzes
data.
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, including:
work paper review and verification, and cross-reference checking
report review and data verification.
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 and two years of internal or public accounting auditing experience
or
Master’s of Accountancy or Business 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
Knowledge of Metro organization
Critical thinking and technical skills necessary to distinguish between significant and nonessential information
Skill in effectively organizing and documenting work
Skill in both oral and written communication
Ability to understand wide variety of departments’ practices and procedures
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze financial and operational data
Ability to form and sustain work relationships requiring high degree of trust and cooperation
Ability to develop and document complex recommendations
Ability to complete assignments in timely and effective manner
NOTE: Employee is expected to be pursuing 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.
LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid "Class D" Driver's License may be required for some positions in this classification.