This is a highly responsible professional auditing position, appointed by, and reporting to, the City Council.


Reports To:
City Council

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None


Illustrative Tasks:

•Responsible for the review and monitoring of internal controls and for the performance of such other duties as assigned by the Council.
•Conduct operational, economy, efficiency, performance, financial & compliance audits of the City government and officials with written reports submitted to both the Council and the Manager.
•Will have free and unrestricted access to City government employees, officials, records, and reports; and where appropriate, require all branches, departments, and officials of the City government to provide oral and written reports and to produce documents, files, and other records.
•Develop goals, objectives, strategies and audit plans and programs for the Internal Audit Division on a yearly basis.
•Provides reports to City Council as required as to progress, audit findings and recommendations.
•Monitors the application of administrative policies and directives. Evaluates the effectiveness of administrative and internal control systems.
•Confirms the existence of assets with a view toward preventing or discovering fraud.
•Examines the authenticity, completeness and accuracy of accounting and financial data.
•Verifies compliance with federal, state and City grant programs.
•Participates in the annual financial audit performed by the external auditors, including the interim review.
•Reviews leases, contracts, and agreements for compliance with terms and specifications.
•Audit confidential funds to ascertain financial integrity, efficiency and effectiveness.
•Confers with persons making expenditures and maintains records of accounts concerning discrepancies and deviations from established routines.
•Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication, extravagances, fraud or lack of compliance with established policies or procedures. Makes recommendations for corrective actions.
•Examines the effectiveness of all levels of management in their stewardship of City resources and their compliance with established policies and procedures. Makes recommendations regarding operating policies, expenditures, plans and other administrative matters as they affect departments.


Requirements:

•Must be a Certified Public Accountant and hold an active Florida license. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification preferred.
•Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting required.
•Minimum of five years experience in governmental auditing and accounting suggested.
•Previous management experience preferred. Ability to interact with management, as well as, staff.
•Must have knowledge of the general laws and administrative policies governing municipal finance and budgetary practices and procedures.
•Computer literate with good working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Knowledge of Mainframe General Ledger system a plus.
•Must have a valid State of Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record.
•Must pass a background check and a drug test in compliance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace policy.