Job Details

Internal Audit Position

Reporting directly to the Assistant Internal Audit Director, responsible for scheduling and performing complex audits, including financial, operational, compliance, contract, and assurance audits, for internal departments and vendors while maintaining independence and objectivity. Evaluates the effectiveness of audit procedures and provides consultation to county personnel. Level II of II in Internal Audit.

Examples Of Work Performed

Trains and assists Internal Auditor I positions with assigned audits

Performs advanced full charge audits of essential county offices and vendors using proven audit theory

Completes special project audits and contract audits outside the realm of county departments

Evaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the office with the goal of improving processes

Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracy

Analyzes data and internal control strengths and weaknesses; assists in maintaining internal controls

Creates audit reports and summarizes any audit findings and makes recommendations as needed; follows up on past recommendations

Receives data from multiple sources, configures and extracts relevant data; performs data mining and analysis to identify anomalies, patterns, sets, and other trends

Researches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilities

Communicates frequently with county personnel, department heads, and elected officials as it applies to the position

Submits audit reports with supporting documentation through the review process

Meets with department heads/elected officials to review audit findings

Evaluates audit results and makes recommendation to improve and strengthen internal controls surrounding manual and automated accounting systems

Distributes final audit reports to appropriate personnel after acquiring approval

Develops audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives/methodologies

Focuses on transaction testing through sampling and tracing financial activity; reviews internal controls, and completes compliance testing

Notifies and interviews pertinent personnel regarding risk, audit scope, and objectives

Conducts peer reviews of work performed by other auditors

Participates in creating standard operating procedures for new processes that arise

Records audit steps and processes for documentation purposes

Assists county departments with cash drawer needs; resolves cash overages/shortages

Creates and maintains various reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materials

Assists other Internal Audit staff

Attends all meetings and trainings, as required

Performs advanced projects as assigned

Organization Relationships

Reports directly to Assistant Internal Audit Director

Direct Reports No

Physical Demands

Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

Position involves operating a motor vehicle

Environmental Factors

Work is primarily conducted indoors in an air-conditioned environment

Regular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight/out of state travel

Occasionally required to work remotely

Irregular Hours

Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required

May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and three (3) years of relevant audit experience

Working knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practices

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systems

Licenses And Certifications

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TeamMate Audit Management
• Experience with TeamMate Analytics or a comparable application
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A