Lake Worth Beach · 11 hours ago
INTERNAL AUDITOR
Lake Worth, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$96K/yr - $129K/yr
10+ years expLake Worth Beach is seeking an Internal Auditor who will provide independent and objective assurance to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the City’s operations. The role involves auditing City operations, ensuring compliance with policies, and investigating suspected fraud. The Internal Auditor will report directly to the Mayor and City Commissioners, providing assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of the City’s risk management and control processes.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Risks are appropriately identified and managed
Interaction with the various governance groups occurs as needed
Significant financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely delivered
Employee actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures and applicable laws, ordinances and regulations
City assets are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected
Programs and plans are implemented in accordance with their terms
Quality and continuous improvement are fostered by the City’s control processes
Significant legislative or regulatory issues impacting the organization are recognized and addressed appropriately; and
Opportunities for improving management control, revenue realization and the City’s image which are identified during audits are communicated to the appropriate levels of governance and management
Provide an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the city’s processes for controlling its activities and managing its risks
Report significant issues related to the processes for controlling the activities of the City, including potential improvements to those processes
Periodically provide information on the status and results of the annual audit plan and the sufficiency of department resources
Coordinate with and provide oversight of other control and monitoring functions such as risk management, regulatory compliance, security, legal and ethics (in conjunction with the City Attorney), environmental and external audit
Develop a flexible annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, acknowledging any risks or control concerns identified by management or the City Commission and submit that plan as well as periodic updates to the City Commission for review and approval
Implement the annual audit plan, as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by the City Commission
Maintain a level of professionalism, training, professional credentials and subject knowledge that meets the requirements of this document
Issue periodic reports to the City Commission and others as requested by this Commission
Monitor the actions taken by management in response to report recommendations. Periodic follow-up reports will be provided to the City Commission
Keep the City Commission informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing
Assist in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the organization and notify the City Commission of the results
Consider the scope of work of the external auditors, as appropriate, for the purpose of providing optimal audit coverage to the organization at a reasonable overall cost
Hold meetings with management of the business unit that has been audited prior to issuing any final report, in order to validate the findings and obtain agreement on the action plan proposed by management to address the audit findings. A timetable with individual accountabilities must be an integral part of the management action plan
Issue a written report to the City Commission, management and other parties deemed appropriate for each audit. The report will address management controls, issues, recommendations and implementation plans relevant to the audit or review
Meet with the Mayor and City Commissioners individually and the City Commission as a group to report findings, if appropriate. Such meetings will comply fully with the Sunshine Law of the State of Florida
Qualification
Required
Ability to read and speak English, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
At least ten years of audit experience
At least one of the following professional credentials is required: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Auditing Professional, or other appropriate certifications
Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment
Preferred
Master's degree in accounting, finance or business administration
Some municipal experience
Experience in construction accounting and auditing
Familiarity with government accounting and auditing standards
Benefits
$500 monthly car allowance
$75 monthly phone allowance or city provided cell phone
40 hours (5 days) paid administrative leave per fiscal year
200 hours (25 days) vacation per fiscal year
1X annual salary Basic Life Insurance/AD&D (rounded to nearest $10,000)
Company
Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach is a coastal city of 7 square miles, located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase