Internal Auditor: Finance (0417)

The Position:

This position will work independently, without an auditor supervisor. The position will report to Finance Director and through a dotted line to the County Manager. This position may need to audit the Finance Department and would report findings to the County Manager.

Nature of Work:

Under general direction performs work of considerable difficulty conducting internal audits, developing County policies, evaluating and improving internal controls; performs related work as assigned.

Essential functions of this position include: sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff and outside agencies; dealing with interruptions; reaching; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work, writing, and using a calculator; vision acuity (near/ far) must be able to see documents needing attention and driving; color vision for reading labels; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

(Illustrative only)

• Works in an independent manner to conduct audits
• Conducts financial, performance, and compliance audits
• Performs detail testing to verify accuracy of data and effectiveness of accounting procedures, controls, and operations
• Develops, plans, and implements long-range and short-range complex internal audits
• Develops and maintains a risk assessment process; evaluates and improves effectiveness of County business practices and internal controls by identifying and managing risks
• Performs annual risk assessments, analyzes results, and identifies area presenting the greatest risk and exposure to the County
• Develops and implements a risk-based audit plan, which provides coverage of significant risk areas and takes into account the key exposures
• Reviews and analyzes County financial and departmental internal control procedures for conformance with best practices, laws, regulations and generally accepted accounting practices; recommends improvements to procedures to ensure compliance with those standards
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures; implements modifications to accounting procedures
• Confers with department staff to establish new and revised policies and procedures
• Provides training to management on internal controls, business risks, fraud and other related topics
• Promotes high levels of ethical awareness, and coordinates County’s fraud, waste and abuse complaints
• Provides technical support to external auditors and governmental auditors as directed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and three years of increasingly responsible auditing experience, OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor, and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

The ideal candidate is able to work independently and has excellent interpersonal skills; pays attention to details; is flexible and able to adjust to changing requirements; works well with and is able to establish and maintain excellent relationships with all internal and external customers of the department/division.

This position is exempt from overtime.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Audit standards and practices
• Principles and practices of governmental accounting
• Comprehensive framework and development of internal controls
• Federal, state and local laws governing county financial activities

Working knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration
• Practices and techniques of governmental budgeting
• Practices and techniques of governmental purchasing
• Principles and practices of cost accounting
• Principles and practices of grant financial management

Skill in:

• Design and effective use of technology for financial management, analysis and reporting
• working with auditors, auditees, and other outside regulatory group
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial software

Ability to:

• Identify risk, prioritize workload, establish project goals, and meet deadlines
• Analyze, evaluate and interpret complex financial data and financial systems
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing