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Internal Auditor I (Grade 57)

Minimum:$1,415.81/ week

Midpoint: $1,769.76

Internal Auditor II (Grade 58)

Minimum:$1,618.87/ week

Midpoint: $2,023.60

Senior Internal Auditor (Grade 59)

Minimum:$1,851.10/ week

Midpoint: $2,313.86

Job Description:

Eager to contribute to an internal audit team by evaluating risks, strengthening internal controls, and supporting organizational excellence through accurate analysis and clear communication. Committed to learning, collaborating across teams, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

What You'll Do

Depending on qualifications and experience, responsibilities may include:

• Provides independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advice, insight, and foresight to the President-CEO, Board of Public Utilities and stakeholders on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. The areas under review may include, but are not limited to, the reliability, relevance, and credibility of financial and operational information; effectiveness and efficiency of operations; safeguarding company assets from loss; and compliance with policies, contracts, laws, regulations, and ethical and business norms.
• Completes work in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards and Topical Requirements. Maintains working knowledge of current auditing techniques, professional auditing standards, and stays abreast of current events at City Utilities, the local community, and related industries.
• Assists the Chief Internal Auditor in identifying and evaluating risk exposures to the organization.

What We're Looking For:

Internal Auditor I:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, computer information systems, data analytics, or a related field is required.
• Three years of recent progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, data analysis, and/or related experience is required.
• Experience with, or the ability to quickly learn and apply, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.

Internal Auditor II:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, computer information systems, data analytics, or a related field is required.
• Five years of recent progressively responsible utility accounting, auditing, data analysis, compliance, and/or related experience is required.
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Fraud Examiner or related certification is required, or must pass all parts of one of these exams within two years of employment.

Senior Internal Auditor:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, computer information systems, data analytics, or related field is required.
• Seven years of recent, progressively responsible utility accounting, auditing, data analytics, compliance, and/or related experience is required.
• Audit or accounting experience to permit individual to perform duties with minimal supervision is required.
• At least two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Fraud Examiner is required.

Preferred Skills

• Strong initiative and quick learner.
• Exhibits strong emotional intelligence with advanced interpersonal skills, including active listening and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and composure.
• Strong communication skills, including the talent to effectively convey complex information to both technical and nontechnical audiences and accurately assess situations to draw sound, well supported conclusions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of internal controls.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including company-paid defined benefit retirement plan.
• Work on projects that directly impact the safety and reliability of essential community services.
• Collaborate with experienced utility professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Lead meaningful infrastructure improvements and long-term system planning efforts.
• Build your career through challenging technical work, project leadership, and professional growth opportunities.

Working Conditions:

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment; however, it is normal to perform audit observations and tests in the field, power stations, and storerooms.

Additional Information:

• Audit experience and formal audit training, experience in evaluating controls of organizations at least as large as City Utilities, and audit experience extensive enough to permit individual to perform duties with general supervision are preferred.
• MBA or other related master's degree is preferred.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and close visual acuity to operate a computer is required.
• Candidates must be able to work effectively with diverse groups and adapt to evolving technologies and systems.
• Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.

For a complete job description, please contact the Recruitment Office at (417) 831-8460.

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EEO

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