Auditor Supervisor

Auditor Supervisor

Houston Public Works (FMS Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)) seeks an Auditor Supervisor (PG-25) to supervise a small team of auditors and lead in-house audit and ERM review activities. The role plans and conducts audits, develops procedures and standards, trains staff on auditing policies, prepares internal audit reports / responses, and coordinates with management to implement audit procedures and objectives. The position may coordinate with external auditors and performs special projects.

Key duties (supervisor-level, not manager-level) :

• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate the work of subordinate auditors; provide guidance and training on auditing / accounting policies, procedures, programs, and systems.
• Plan and conduct audits of accounts / operations; determine methods, analysis level, and investigative procedures.
• Develop / adapt / revise auditing procedures and standards to meet department objectives; contribute to ERM / Enterprise Risk Assessment (ERA) reviews and risk register upkeep consistent with internal audit practice.
• Prepare internal audit reports and responses; research applicable laws, policies, procedures, contracts for assigned audits.
• Meet with management to prepare / communicate audit procedures and objectives; coordinate with external auditors as needed.
• Perform special projects and other duties as requested.

Working conditions : position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum requirements :

Educational requirements : Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 18 hours in accounting.

Experience requirements : Six (6) years of professional accounting / auditing experience are required.

License requirements : None

Preferences :

General information :

Selection / skills tests required : None. However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

Safety impact position : No

Salary information : Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay grade 25

Application procedures : Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at : www.houstontx.gov.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include :

For plan details, visit http : / / www.houstontx.gov / hr / benefits.html

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.