Exhibit B to Attachment A

CITY OF SUNNYVALE                                                                                                           Rev/Est        /        

Job Code  0339   Rep MGMT

EEOC Category Professional

                                                      SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs complex and sensitive administrative and analytical work related to preparing, reviewing, analyzing, evaluating and administering the City's Finance, Operations and Performance Audit Programs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification specializes in comprehensive and critical performance review, including personnel/program evaluation and operational/financial/management audits.  The duties encompass a deep range in the level of tasks performed, independence of action and impact on City operations, involving considerable tact, discretion and customer service skills and involves a high level of interaction with other City departments' management personnel.  This position is distinguished from the Internal Auditor because of its greater emphasis on financial/operational audits and responsibility for supervising the work of other professional staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Participates in the development and implementation of the annual City Internal Audit Program.

·         Plans, organizes and carries out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs.

·         Makes key recommendations on improving program and financial, operational efficiencies based on findings.

·         Reviews the reports on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the information that is provided for management.

·         Prepares and presents process improvement recommendations in oral and written form.

·         Conducts analytical studies of complex and sensitive financial or organizational issues.

·         Supervises management, professional and/or support staff as assigned.

·         Maintains a consistent and current understanding of financial, operational and program performance issues.

·         Conducts financial and operational investigations and prepares written and oral reports with recommendations for presentation to upper management.

·         Reviews and analyzes data collection methodologies and reported results of City programs, service delivery plans and financial operations, and makes recommendations for improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.

·         Analyzes and develops process, procedures, work simplification, computer applications and methods of achieving intended outcomes.

·         Prepares a variety of financial/statistical information for inclusion in reports and presentations.

·         Maintains core competency skills in conflict/dispute resolution.

·         Collaborates with management and co-workers in providing consultation services in areas of expertise.

·         Prepares a wide variety of professional reports, documentation and correspondence.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

·         Supervise professional/support staff as assigned.

·         Attend meetings and make presentations to all levels of the organization.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and/or related experience equivalent to:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in economics, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field; advanced degree highly desirable.

Five years of increasingly responsible management/administrative analytical work experience, including a minimum of two years of financial, operational and/or performance audit work and one year of supervisory experience.

Performance-based budget experience and advanced computer skills are highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of:

·         Theory, principles and practices of budgeting, finance/public administration, and employee supervision.

·         Audit procedures, including planning, techniques, testing and sampling methods involved in conducting audits.

·         Principles, programs and practices of fiscal analysis, performance review and research methodology.

·         General applications of generally accepted auditing methodologies and standards.

·         Concepts and techniques of costing services and/or products.

Skill in:

·         Managing and organizing large amounts of data in an accurate and easily understandable manner.

·         Conducting business transaction with individuals at all levels of the organization.

·         Designing and managing large, complex spreadsheets.

·         Planning, organizing and prioritizing responsibilities so that projects and reports are completed according to established timeline.  

·         Utilizing technology to perform financial and operational analyses.

·         Demonstrating sound judgment and providing impartial advice in formulating recommendations.

·         Collecting, interpreting and evaluating narrative and statistical data pertaining to fiscal and management matters and translating these results into written reports with recommendations.

·         Analyzing and understanding complex issues and developing/presenting recommendations to the City Manager and City Council

·         Using independent reasoning to solve complex problems.

·         Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and demonstrating customer service orientation with peers, departmental representatives, elected officials, representatives of other governmental agencies and the public.

·         Delivering customer service-oriented results

Ability to:

·         Utilize technology including personal computer, spreadsheet, and financial systems software.

·          Gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present oral and written reports.

·         Maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and developments, and new auditing techniques and practices.

·         Originate new ideas and follow through with a plan of action to accomplish objectives.

·         Perform job duties with minimal supervision.

·         Work unconventional hours as necessary to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.

·         Work in a multi-task environment and coordinate several assignments simultaneously.

·         Perform the Essential Functions of the job.