Field Auditor jobs in Brownsville, TX

• Auditing standards and practices
• Government auditing standards
• Audit Management
• Ethics
• Fraud Awareness
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Change Management
• Budget Development
• Critical Evaluation
• Strategic Planning

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Reports directly to the Audit and Oversight Committee.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Coordinate the activities of external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work.
• Leading internal audit teams within a large organization, covering relevant financial, operational, compliance and technology risks.
• Strong background in identifying risks, controls and opportunities for improvements associated with business processes, developing and executing audit test plans, and drafting audit reports with summary results for the Audit and Oversight Committee.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAGAS, IIA International Professional Practices Framework, COSO internal controls model.
• Ability to apply forensic accounting skills and experience.
• Strong information technology background to conduct transactional data analytics such as Benford’s analysis, gap detection and other strategic data mining techniques.
• The proper discipline and knowledge to construct associations and employ peers and customers, comprehend their work requirements, while maintaining qualified impartiality.
• The City Auditor is expected to affect sound and impartial ruling to ensure observance with internal audit guidelines and proactively control divergence in sensitive circumstances.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written report writing of audit findings, required to present complex issues to Management and to the Audit and Oversight Committee as well as the board of commissioners.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a closely related field.

Master’s Degree preferred.

Requires ten (10) years of related audit experience in municipal or other governmental setting and five (5) years of progressive management experience.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Certifications required: Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

Additional Certifications preferred: Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified in Financial Forensics.

Independence and Judgement

Significant and comprehensive level of judgment; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; addresses very complex issues or problems with employees; results monitored for soundness and judgment.

Initiative and Ingenuity

Work doesn't generate itself; employee must decide what is to be done and when; control over priorities; constant need to find creative or non-routine solutions.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Supervises and directs a group of sufficient size or complexity to require the use of supervisory subordinates.

Financial Responsibility

Final approval on department expenditures and manages department's or program's funds.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical. Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally or a negligible amount of energy frequently to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of city vehicle.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.