Internal Auditor - Range 23 / Exe

Salary: $74,209.70 - $131,052.15 Annually
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Executive
Job Number: 2023-09042
Department: Internal Audit
Division: Internal Audit
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit
HOURS OF WORK: Monday though Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City Hall 632 W. 6th Avenue
Example of Duties
Develops and administers a comprehensive audit plan encompassing all Municipal departments, agencies and programs. Reviews and appraises the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial, and operating controls. Ascertains the extent of compliance with established Municipal Code and policies and procedures.
Ascertains the extent to which Municipal assets are accounted for and safeguarded against loss and misappropriation. Directs and supervises the staff of the Internal Audit Department.
Performs all other duties as required to administer the Internal Audit Department.
Familiarity with governmental and utility accounting principles. Understanding of government auditing standards. Familiarity with the general principles of public financial administration and reporting. Ability to plan, organize and supervise work of staff in a manner conducive to efficient performance and high morale. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline and eight (8) years of internal auditing experience, four (4) of which must have been at the management level.
OR
Master's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline, and six (6) years of internal auditing experience, four (4) of which must have been at the management level.
Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 3.20.100.
Must posses a valid State of Alaska driver's license at the time of hire.
Instructions to applicants:Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.
Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.
Submit contact information for three professional references.
Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.
If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.
If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.
Submit a current copy of your driver's license.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process: Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?

• None/less than High School
• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline
• Associate's Degree in a different field
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline
• Bachelor's Degree in a different field
• Master's Degree or higher in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline
• Master's Degree or higher in a different field

03
How many years of experience do you have in auditing, financial auditing, compliance auditing, program evaluation, and/or policy analysis?

• Less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 Years or more

04
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
05
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

06
Indicate the type of professional business certifications you currently hold.

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Other (Please specify below in next question)
• None of the Above

07
If you answered "Other" above, you must indicate what professional business certifications you currently hold. If this question does not apply to you, please indicate "N/A"
08
Do you have more than 4 years at the management level?

• Yes
• No

09
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
10
How many years of experience do you have developing audit programs to include planning audit approach, evaluating internal systems and controls, designing audit tests, and writing audit program procedures?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

11
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
12
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
13
Rate your knowledge/understanding of methods and techniques applicable to government auditing; government organizations, programs, activities, and functions; government accounting principles and standards:

• Little to no knowledge/understanding of these principles
• Basic knowledge/understanding of these principles
• Average knowledge/understanding of these principles
• Above average knowledge/understanding of these principles
• Advanced knowledge/understanding of these principles

14
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
15
Please describe additional, relevant paid or unpaid work experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the tasks and duties of this position to include approximate number of hours per week. Examples of such work experience may include volunteer work or other extracurricular work (including in high school or college), as well as paid or unpaid work performed for tribes and/or tribal, cultural, community-based, philanthropic religious, spiritual, professional, or social organizations.
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