Description : The Performance Audit Manager reports to the Deputy City Auditor and is responsible for leading performance audit engagements in compliance with professional auditing standards. This includes development of audit objectives, scope and audit programs. As an audit project leader, the Performance Audit Manager must take responsibility for the overall execution and scope of an audit project, from planning through final delivery, including development of budgets, timelines, effective status reports, and final report preparation.
Requirements : A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration or related field is required. The candidate should possess an applicable professional certification (CIA, CPA, or CGAP); if not already in possession, the candidate will be expected to hold a certification within the first year of employment. The candidate should also possess a minimum of seven years of performance audit experience, preferably in government settings, with a minimum of two years in a supervisory or management position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products will be expected, and experience with risk and control analytics software - such as ACL or IDEA - is highly desirable.