Internal Audit Manager - Richmond, United States - City of Richmond, VA

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    Salary : $87, $139,958.00 Annually

    Location : Richmond, VA

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Job Number: 09M

    Department: City Auditor

    Opening Date: 04/26/2024

    Closing Date: 5/27/2024 12:00 AM Eastern

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    • Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
    • Language Incentive
    • Referral Bonus
    • Tuition Assistance Program
    Description

    The City of Richmond Office of the City Auditor is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Internal Audit Manager. The incumbent is responsible for providing oversight of staff and ongoing evaluation of the City's information technology infrastructure, processes, systems, and protocols.

    The IT Audit Manager position is responsible for leading information systems audits of a variety of process environments throughout the city that evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls established to manage the city's most significant risks. The IT Audit Manager will plan and execute audit engagements. The role includes leading a team in conducting interviews and walkthroughs with process owners; developing and executing audit test steps associated with related controls; and preparing workpapers to document the audit work performed to support conclusions reached.

    Work involves leading technical audits and data analysis of information systems, platforms, and operating procedures and preparing working papers, audit findings, and audit reports, in accordance with established information system audit standards. Additionally, the IT Audit Manager may actively participate, assist, or manage non-IT audits or projects. This position reports to the Deputy Department Director.

    This is a position which requires implementing effective leadership, requires a high-level of IT expertise, and strategic thinking. The successful candidate will have numerous opportunities to work closely with agency stakeholders and decision makers and be a key influencing team member as it relates to ensuring IT practices and service delivery. If this piques your interest and your qualifications are a solid match, read on and apply.

    **This position is unclassified. Therefore, the incumbent will serve at the will of the Appointing Authority.**

    Duties include but are not limited to
    • Managing professional audit staff team(s) responsible for conducting audits or evaluations of city departments and programs that include but are not limited to effectiveness, efficiency, governance, compliance with NIST standards, and internal control objectives following Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) guidance as promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
    • Working with Office leadership to make initial assessment of issue(s) or problem area(s) by researching best practices, trends, and historical and current data, along with related laws, policies, procedures, methods and/or practices, defining the scope of work, developing the methodology for the collection of relevant data, and assembling and designating data into meaningful formats
    • Developing or modifying work plans, methods, and procedures, determines work priorities, and develops work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage
    • Providing work instruction and coaching, assists employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments; encourages innovation
    • Successfully overseeing and managing multiple engagements simultaneously
    • Ensuring that work activities fully comply with GAGAS and the Office of the City Auditor's operating policies and procedures
    • Examining internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and develop remediation strategies
    • Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities and create counteractive strategies to protect the network
    • Communicating complex technical issues in simplified terms to the relevant staff
    • Performing regular audit testing and provide recommendations
    • Reviewing, evaluating, and testing application controls
    • Providing recommendations and guidance on identified security and control risks
    • Developing a strong understanding of business and system processes
    • Performing other related duties as assigned
    Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (or some combination of the following):
    • Generally accepted information technology audit and financial standards and practices
    • IIA's International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics, ISACA's IS Audit and Assurance Standards and code of Professional Ethics, and GAO Standards
    • Financial and non-financial systems, processes, and practices
    • Information technology security and control practices
    • Information technology management practices
    • Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)
    • Standard techniques and methods for detecting fraud
    • Collecting and analyzing complex data
    • Evaluating information and systems
    • Drawing logical conclusions
    • Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over key information technology risks
    • Identifying significant exposures
    • Analyzing transactions and management information
    • Detecting changes in key risks and/or control effectiveness
    • Developing appropriate recommendations to address exposures
    • Using analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and other computer applications
    • Developing audit programs
    • Managing audit projects
    • Display a high level of self-motivation
    • Work in a team environment as well as individually
    • Utilize resources and training to perform reviews
    • Work on multiple assignments within agreed upon priorities and timelines
    • Establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, staff, and management to achieve common goals
    • Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments to effectively manage a fast paced and changing work environment without compromising accuracy
    • Apply information system auditing skills to a wide variety of policies, practices, and systems found with county government
    MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer information systems or related field
    • Five (5) years supervisory experience in IT auditing with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in government
    • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
    Preferred Experience:
    • Specialized experience with computers, information security, network, websites, and/or other related technical audits
    • Experience auditing systems including accounting systems, administrative systems, property accounting, or payroll/personnel reporting systems
    • Experience in government auditing
    • Experience in analyzing internal controls
    • Experience in performing risk assessments
    • Experience with Audit Command Language (ACL)
    LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required.
    • Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred.
    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at or by email at

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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    With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

    The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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    10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
    • Yes
    • No
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    5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
    • Yes
    • No
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    Which answer best describes your highest level of education?
    • High school diploma/GED
    • Some college
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree or higher
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    Which best describes your years of experience conducting information technology (IT) audits?
    • Less than five years of experience
    • Five to six years of experience
    • Seven to eight years of experience
    • Nine or more years of experience
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    Which best describes your years of experience supervising assigned staff?
    • Less than one year of experience
    • One to two years of experience
    • Three to four years of experience
    • Five or more years of experience
    Required Question