Senior Auditor

The Office of Audit and Performance evaluates City-County operations to promote accountability and a high-performing government for Indianapolis-Marion County. The office conducts internal audits, manages external audits, leads performance projects, and provides Lean and Six Sigma training through the Indy Performs initiative.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit activities to analyze programs, functions, and systems for efficiency and effectiveness in business operations.
• Utilize analytical, critical reasoning, and investigative skills to gather evidence supporting audit activities.
• Apply advanced analytical skills to understand city-county entities’ business processes and develop recommendations for operational improvements.
• Research and investigate applicable policies, procedures, and statutory requirements; stay current with state and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Obtain and review financial records, processes, flowcharts, budget data, and workload reports to assess operational efficiency and internal controls.
• Create Audit Program Guides (APG), define key objectives, scopes, and test procedures for audit staff to follow.
• Provide verbal and written recommendations to the Audit Manager on mitigating risk, promoting transparency, increasing effectiveness/efficiency, and ensuring accountability.
• Track and follow up on the implementation of external and internal audit recommendations and monitor the control environment.
• Manage and review Auditor’s projects to ensure compliance with department and professional standards; ensure accuracy and objectivity of conclusions.
• Create and maintain templates for audit staff use.
• Support external auditors in executing their activities.
• Complete required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
• Supervise and train junior audit staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting; or a four-year degree in disciplines such as Finance, Computer Science, or Industrial Management with twenty-one (21) hours of accounting courses.
• Three (3) years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designations.
• Advanced analytical and logical deduction skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced familiarity with computer-based accounting systems and business software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Experience evaluating internal controls of accounting systems.
• Ability to research and comprehend federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with city-county government structure, functions, accounting, and operating policies.
• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, audit standards, procedures, techniques, and sampling methods for financial and operational audits.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting.
• CPA or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.

Working Conditions

• Essential functions performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• May be exposed to work conditions and environments of any city-county employee, including occasional hazards such as noise, weather, chemicals, or odors.
• Sitting at a desk for the majority of the day.
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects and materials up to 10 pounds.
• Extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds, see visual cues or signals, and communicate orally.