THE OPPORUNITY:
Do you enjoy working with all levels of staff, in various working environments, utilizing creative thinking and analytical skills to help the organization achieve its goals and objectives? Are you interested in doing meaningful work to help provide advisory services, management studies and objective evaluations and audit recommendations? If so, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency has an exciting opportunity for you as a Senior Internal Auditor!

Here at the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, we are a leader in water management and environmental stewardship. We strive to produce high-quality renewable products such as recycled water and top-quality compost to enhance and preserve the quality of life throughout our region. Our values go beyond just protecting the resources and the communities we serve. We are committed to applying ethical, transparent, and environmentally sustainable principles to all aspects of business and organizational conduct. We recognize that our commitment to the community starts with our employees. In order to ensure that our staff are able to continue to perform at a high level and provide unparalleled services throughout our service area, we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance.

Here are a few ways the Inland Empire Utilities Agency is committed to helping you feel your best, work your best, and live your best while working with us:

• A 4-day work week with remote hybrid work schedules for some positions
• A pension through California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Generous employer monthly health benefit allowances to go towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive vacation, floating holiday, sick time in addition to 12 agency paid holidays
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year
• Basic life insurance coverage provided
• Wellness Stipend of $500 per fiscal year
• 457b Deferred Compensation Contribution
• Interest free loan for a computer purchase up to $3,000

This position is open until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Monday, April 7, 2025. Applicants who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

There is one (1) vacancy in the Internal Audit Unit.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.

Under general supervision, fulfills the requirements of the Board approved Internal Audit Department Charter and assists the Board and Audit Committee; conducts internal financial, compliance and operational audit functions; leads routine and follow-up audits; assists departments, staff and operations to achieve organizational goals and objectives through independent advisory services and objective evaluations; conducts a variety of management studies; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

A Senior Internal Auditor performs complex and difficult audits with minimum supervision. Incumbents participate in and lead audit engagements and other audit-related activities and prepare preliminary reports. Assignments are typically received in general terms, and incumbents are expected to act with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures and objectives.

Employees in this class typically report to the Manager of Internal Audit.

Senior Internal Auditor is distinguished from Manager of Internal Audit in that an incumbent in the latter class has full management responsibly for the Internal Audit department and for fulfilling the requirements of the Board-approved Internal Audit Department Charter and assisting the Board and Audit Committee in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
 

Creates audit programs for manager approval; develops the scope and purpose of the audit; develops testing requirements and procedures; identifies and gathers required research materials, data and supporting documents from electronic databases, manual records, surveys and/or questionnaires; develops interview questions and interviews employees and managers; develops and monitors project timelines, deliverables and meetings; identifies issues and proposes strategies for audit procedure improvements.

Conducts routine to complex data analyses, risk analyses and fraud analyses; examines records; tests transactions; audits procedures, programs and work papers to test efficiency of operations; reviews contracts; studies and evaluates internal controls and procedures; evaluates whether systems are functioning as intended or designed; drafts reports identifying problems, areas of weakness and areas of improvement.

Drafts recommendations to improve Agency operations, ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations, reduce risk, improve efficiency of operations, and safeguard Agency assets and resources; as directed, follows up on implementation of recommendations.

Updates or develops for management approval functional or operational manuals outlining established methods of performing work in accordance with state and federal regulations and Agency policies and procedures.

As directed, evaluates contracting agencies' financial records and processes and documents observations, findings and recommendations; conducts meetings with contracting agency management and officials and IEUA management to resolve audit-related matters; provides written report of audit findings and recommendations to IEUA Audit Committee and management.

Assists with or performs special investigations related to or in response to an allegation of fraud and/or non-compliance with Agency policies or internal controls.

Keeps and maintains records of audit projects, activities and results, justification documents and all other pertinent files and records; maintains well-referenced, complete and fully supported work papers; assists in the preparation of the Annual Audit Plan.

May make presentations to the Audit Committee, the Board, Agency management/staff and public agencies about the Agency's financial programs, results of internal audits and related issues.

Researches new trends and developments utilizing various research methods and best practices.

Serves as a technical resource for other Internal Audit staff and Agency management; trains and mentors lower-level Internal Audit staff members.

May act in the absence of the Manager of Internal Audit and represent the department at meetings.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance or accounting, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in professional audit including audits of a municipality or public sector client; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency's vehicle insurance program.

Licenses as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Information Systems Auditor or equivalent are highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Generally accepted internal audit standards, including the International Professional Practices Framework set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Principles, practices and techniques of operational and performance auditing, research methods, program evaluation and management analysis.

Internal control and audit principles and practices.

Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and financial reporting, fixed asset accounting and grants accounting.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) standards and requirements applicable to public agencies.

Management information systems.

Agency organization, programs, activities, functions and, where applicable, their interrelations with contract agencies and Joint Powers Authorities.

Research methods and statistical sampling techniques; quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Agency ordinances, policies, procedures and practices.

Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.

ABILITY TO:

Implement comprehensive operational audit processes of Agency programs, operations and functions.

Ensure accounting and operational procedures are followed; identify and disclose deviations from policies and procedures, lack of internal controls, weaknesses in software applications, errors or possibilities of fraud.

Define complex management, finance, budget, operational and administrative issues.

Perform complex analysis and research.

Evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.

Understand, interpret, explain and apply Agency, state and federal policy, laws, and regulations applicable to areas of audit inquiry.

Present audit findings and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Operate a computer and standard business software and a variety of complex computer software programs and databases related to area of audit.

Exercise sound management and political acumen, tact and diplomacy in dealing with complex, sensitive and confidential issues that may have multiple and conflicting agendas and positions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

SELECTION PROCESS:

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information.
 

Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (909) 993-1645 or hrdept@ieua.org at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation.

 THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
 
"The Agency's success is obtained by creating a positive and diverse work environment which recognizes individual differences and experiences".