Audit Investigator II

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Job Description:

Purpose:

This position provides information to prevent detect and investigate fraud waste and abuse of resources while establishing accountability for the performance of City departments programs and initiatives.

Duties Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans leads and monitors fraud investigation detection and control projects.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of fraud examination principles internal controls auditing and fraud detection methodologies.

• Identifies collects and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources to extract fact-based information that is significant to the project.

• Conducts both friendly and adversarial interviews and meetings designed to elicit useful relevant and reliable information for fraud investigation detection and control projects.

• Prepares obtains and analyzes signed sworn witness statements.

• Develops and utilizes innovative and effective methodologies to successfully accomplish project objectives.

• Evaluates facts employs sound deductive reasoning to draw and support appropriate conclusions and make improvement recommendations.

• Provides clear concise and fact-based reports of project results to internal and external stakeholders Provides substantive review of team members written work products.

• Provide substantive review of team members written work products.

• Provides testimony in administrative civil or criminal hearings.

• Develops and delivers effective training presentations to external administrative parties on fraud-related issues.

• Coordinates City Auditors Integrity Unit investigative activities with those of other agencies.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership work assignments evaluation training and guidance to others.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge skills abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation with a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of two (2) years related experience.

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university or professional license or certification (CFE) can substitute for one (1) year of related experience.

PREFERRED QULIFICATIONS:

• CFE certification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.

• Experience presenting findings with visual aids to decision makers

Notes to Candidate:

Location: 505 Barton Springs Road 2nd floor Austin Texas 78704

Hours: May vary Monday - Friday

Pay range: $ 70401 - $78027

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