Internal Auditor-Finance Department

The City of Gallatin is hiring an Internal Auditor.

Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is helping management to fulfill its oversight and internal control duties as effectively and efficiently as possible. The audit professional will work directly for management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

1. Assist management in monitoring the design and proper function of internal control policies and procedures. 
2. Examine and review records, reports, financial statements, and management practices for all city departments. 
3. Identify potential weaknesses and recommend remediation steps/processes. 
4. Conduct performance audits. 
5. Prepare and implement audit plans which include: research departments and/or areas to be audited; conduct preliminary surveys and interviews to identify internal controls; collect and review relevant policies, procedures, reports, job descriptions, and related information; conduct observations of work environments and processes; setting scope, objectives, time budgets, and related items; prepare audit program guides. 
6. Conduct special investigations.
7. Conduct special studies and analysis.
8. Prepare audit work papers, notes, and final reports related to internal audits.
9. Submit annual report of activities to Mayor and Council.
10. Conduct work in accordance with professional standards relevant to internal auditing contained in the U.S. General Accounting Office’s publication Government Auditing Standards, including those applicable to the independence of internal auditors.
11. Work closely with the city’s Risk Manager, Independent Auditors, State Comptroller’s Office, and others as necessary.
12. Assist in preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) as needed.
13. Conduct follow-up audits to monitor corrective actions and their effectiveness.
14. Perform related tasks as required.
15. Other duties as assigned.