Job Description. Job Title: SR AUDITOR/AUDITOR (series posting) Job ID: PNM Resources, Albuquerque, NM. Full/Part Time: Full Time

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1 Job Description Job Title: Job ID: Location: Full/Part Time: Regular/Temporary: SR AUDITOR/AUDITOR (series posting) PNM Resources, Albuquerque, NM Full Time Regular to Friend Save Job Apply Now Return to Previous Page POSTING DEADLINE ***This is a series posting. Applicant will be hired at a level based on their education and experience.*** Applications must be submitted no later than March 1, 2015 DEPARTMENT Department: Audit Services PREFERENCES CIA/CPA or progress being made to obtain a CIA/CPA JOB DESCRIPTION Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check SENIOR AUDITOR SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, provides management with business risk, regulatory compliance, internal control assessments, and the efficiency/adequacy of business systems and processes by focusing on ongoing operations. Conducts audits and investigations for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, efficiency of operations, and safeguarding of assets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, executes, and leads others on financial, operational, and information technology audits, fraud investigations, business process and application reviews, regulatory compliance reviews, and other various consulting engagements Performs quality reviews of other auditor s work papers and reports and provides technical and development feedback as necessary Assists in general risk analysis by conducting interviews with senior management Leads auditors on individual projects and assigns work as necessary Examines company departmental activities for compliance with management objectives and policies Inspects various information technology systems to determine their efficiency and value

2 Reviews company records for completeness, accuracy, and security Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures Prepares and submits audit findings and makes recommendations for improvement to management Conducts special studies for management such as those required to discover fraud and to develop controls for fraud prevention COMPETENCIES: Ability to design, perform, and lead others on tests of critical internal controls Broad knowledge of and ability to apply modern internal auditing skills and techniques Knowledge of and ability to utilize computer aided auditing tools (CAAT) Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) Broad knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Ability to gather, consolidate, analyze, and draw conclusions on the subject matter under consideration Proficiency in the use of statistical sampling methods and techniques Ability to coordinate and lead the work of others Ability to perform thorough risk assessments of various processes and departments Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions Professionalism and strong client and team relationships QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with six to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certification is required. Progress towards certification will be considered. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization Strong written and oral communication skills MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations COMPUTER SKILLS:

3 Advanced knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY: Ability to identify and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. DEGREES: Bachelors Degree LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Internal Auditors Certified Public Accountant JOB DESCRIPTION AUDITOR SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides management with business risk, regulatory compliance, internal control assessments, and the efficiency/adequacy of business systems and processes by focusing on ongoing operations. Under general supervision, conducts audits and investigations for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, efficiency of operations, and safeguarding of assets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans and executes financial, operational, and information technology audits, fraud investigations, business process and application reviews, regulatory compliance reviews, and other various consulting engagements Examines company departmental activities for compliance with management objectives and policies Inspects various information technology systems to determine their efficiency and value Reviews company records for completeness, accuracy, and security Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures Prepares and submits audit findings and makes recommendations for improvement to management Conducts special studies for management such as those required to discover fraud and to develop controls for fraud prevention COMPETENCIES: Ability to design and perform tests of critical internal controls Broad knowledge of modern internal auditing skills Knowledge of and ability to utilize computer aided auditing tools (CAAT)

4 Working knowledge and ability to apply generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) Broad knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Ability to gather, consolidate, analyze, and draw conclusions of the subject matter under consideration Proficiency in the use of statistical sampling methods and techniques Ability to perform risk assessments of various processes and departments. Professionalism and strong client and team relationships QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with four to five years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization Strong written and oral communication skills MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations COMPUTER SKILLS: Knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software PeopleSoft experience preferred ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY: Ability to identify and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. SALARY RANGE SENIOR AUDITOR Salary Grade: G06 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $63,548 $85,790 $108,031

5 SALARY RANGE AUDITOR Salary Grade: G07 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $56,302 $74,600 $92,898 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT PNM Resources and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply. to Friend Save Job Apply Now Return to Previous Page

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES (NON-PROBATIONARY) IN THE FOPE UNTIL NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Human Resources Department 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34984-5099 www.cityofpsl.com THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES (NON-PROBATIONARY) IN THE FOPE UNTIL NOVEMBER