Internal Auditor

We are looking for a dedicated Internal Auditor to join a municipal team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role is a long-term contract position focused exclusively on internal auditing, with an emphasis on financial processes, procurement, and compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, enhancing internal controls, and supporting effective policy implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute internal audits in accordance with an established annual audit plan.
• Review procurement processes, contracts, and vendor agreements to ensure compliance with policies and financial controls.
• Analyze financial workflows, emphasizing fraud prevention, operational effectiveness, and adherence to internal controls.
• Evaluate budgetary compliance and verify proper documentation for financial transactions.
• Conduct follow-ups on previous audit findings to confirm that corrective measures have been implemented.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and project teams to document audit findings and propose policy or process improvements.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to management in a clear and thorough manner.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to internal controls to maintain compliance.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the development of annual audit strategies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.