Hiring Range
$75,485.70-$92,260.30-Annually
Pay Range
$68,192-$99,555-Annually
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems, Engineering, Accounting, Finance or related Business field (advanced degree is desirable)
Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible IT auditing experience in a public accounting or professional services firm and then an internal audit organization or relevant field
Understanding of Internal Auditing Standards and common practices, along with their practical implementation to reach audit objectives.
Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities for the position.
Licenses, Registration, and Certifications
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or related certification
Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class 'R' Colorado driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
Must complete required HIPAA training within the first 6 months of hire
Position Summary
In collaboration with the Chief Internal Auditor, the IT Internal Auditor is a subject matter expert engaged in the assessment of Denver Water's risks and in the development of audit programs to evaluate the effectiveness of Information Technology (IT) controls, as well as operational, financial and compliance controls. The role of the IT Internal Auditor involves managing IT audit and consultative engagements, as well as, but to a slightly lesser extent, operational, financial and compliance engagements, and communicating results to Management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees at this time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the design, management, and execution of Information Technology (IT) and other types of audit engagements with the objective of evaluating the presence and effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations and compliance with organization policies and procedures.
Perform process walkthroughs and internal control testing procedures within budgeted timeframes for a variety of areas, including information technology general controls, application automated controls, controls over Information Provided by the Entity (IPE), and System & Organization Controls (SOC) reports.
Prepare work papers documenting procedures performed and effectively communicate control observations to process owners/audit clients and other stakeholders.
Build relationships across the organization, and regularly anticipate, prevent, or manage conflict between divisions, senior management, Internal Audit, and/or between individuals.
Assist in the development and communication of insightful, practical, reasonable, and value-added recommendations that seek to improve risk management, internal control, governance and business processes.
Assist with providing thought leadership and advisory services/technical support in all areas of the business, including information technology governance, risk and control management, policies, and procedures, as well as financial and operational processes.
Assist with the Internal Audit annual entity-wide and IT specific risk assessments, as well as the development and scheduling of comprehensive risk-based value-added internal audit engagements, programs, and procedures, particularly within IT areas, but not exclusively.
Assist in providing thought leadership and execution momentum around data analytics and the development of continuous auditing and monitoring capability within the Internal Audit team.
Assist with writing effective audit reports for consumption by Sr. Management, Executive team, and the Board of Commissioners, including formal recommendations to management for review and implementation.
Maintain the audit issue tracking mechanism that provides senior management and Board of Commissioners timely and relevant information on IT audit and compliance issues and follow up on progress of issue resolution and recommendation implementation.
Monitor regulatory environment and thought leadership providers for potential impact to the internal audit function and its stakeholders, including, among others:
The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA),
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA),
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO),
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
The Center for Internet Security (CIS),
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),
The Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG).
Operate in accordance with the International Professional Practice Framework of the IIA (IPPF - Red Book).
Establish and maintain a high level of credibility with audit clients and other stakeholders.
Participate in fraud and ethics investigations, including preparation of documentation for legal action and oral testimony.
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$75,447 to $97,571
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