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