City of Tampa

This is responsible professional auditing work.

In addition to being able to perform at an exemplary manner all nature of work at the Senior Auditor level, the Lead Senior Auditor shall assist with training, coaching, and evaluation of other staff members to ensure quality audits are completed in a timely manner. An employee in this class must have a firm grasp of the City of Tampa’s audit process. The Lead Senior Auditor shall assist the Audit Director with establishing policies and with developing and executing a comprehensive audit agenda. In absence of the Audit Director, the Lead Senior Auditor shall ensure the Department activities progress as designed by the Director. 

Employees conduct audits of various activities of departments within, and other agencies with business or other official connections to, the municipal government. The scope of work includes financial, compliance, economy, efficiency, and performance effectiveness audits. Tasks are of more than average difficulty, and include development and conduct of work programs for assignments, preparation of reports, and presentation of recommendations. Employees serve on teams during major projects, coordinating with other auditors so that projects progress according to plans. Important responsibilities are to ensure that: assignments are conducted in a thorough, objective manner; recommendations are developed and presented which provide a sound basis for corrective actions/improvements in municipal financial and other operational systems; work is performed in accordance with professional standards issued by the United States Comptroller General. Considerable initiative and independent judgment are required in project development and performance and the formulation of effective recommendations. Tact and diplomacy are required as employees have considerable contact with other municipal employees and officials, and representatives of other governmental agencies and business concerns.

Work is performed under direction and reviewed through conferences and reports submitted.

Assists the Audit Director in planning strategies for the Audit Program and related plans and procedures.  Reviews, modifies and/or develops current and new plans and procedures as needed.

Assists with employee assignments and the coordination of work performed by subordinate staff; reviews work for accuracy and adherence to standard procedures; prepares and submits work schedules, insuring all positions are covered and suspense dates are met; assists subordinates with questions or problems related to duties and responsibilities; trains subordinate personnel.

Collects, assimilates, analyzes, and interprets data utilizing quantitative and other analytical techniques, in order to develop recommendations; conducts preliminary surveys in assigned department or agency to determine activities being performed and develop recommendations as to audit needs; formulates and recommends work plan, including scope, techniques, and timetable, within time constraints established by supervisors; conducts audit, reviewing records and other documentation, and interviewing management and other personnel to obtain needed information; completes file with documentation to substantiate findings.

Performs analyses, critiques, and evaluations to determine legal, contractual and financial compliance, economy, efficiency and performance effectiveness of the activities of the area under study; audits municipal accounting and operational records, procedures, and practices to determine accuracy and compliance with accepted practices, procedures, and the law; reviews accounting and administrative controls to evaluate soundness and reliability; performs audits of federal funds expenditures administered by the municipal government.

Prepares written findings and recommendations for corrective actions and operational and managerial improvements; presents findings as required to affected managerial personnel and high-level municipal officials, explaining findings and encouraging implementation of recommendations; provides advice on internal controls, acceptable practices and procedures, and economy and efficiency issues.

When on a team: accepts project tasks and coordinates with team members; completes work in accordance with plans and schedules; coordinates preparation of written reports, ensuring that reports and documentation are complete.

Attends and participates in meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars for the purpose of gathering, verifying, and distributing information.

Performs related work as required.

Ability to: comprehend, analyze, and evaluate situations, organizations, contracts and systems, and recommend modifications and improvements; develop sound audit objectives and apply proper, effective auditing techniques; prepare oral and/or written reports, including compilation of documentation in support of findings and recommendations, and communicate them in a clear, concise, and objective manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, municipal officials, and representatives of other governmental agencies and business concerns.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of Senior Auditor experience in the City of Tampa’s Internal Audit Department. A master’s degree is preferred.

Must have one of the following:
CFE: Certified Fraud Examiner
CIA: Certified Internal Audit
CPA: Certified Public Accountant
CISA: Certified Information System Auditor
CGAP: Certified Government Auditing Professional
and Possession of a valid drivers license required.