Jackson County Employment Opportunity!
The Jackson County Internal Audit Program, under the County Administration Department, is looking for a candidate who is self-motivated, analytic, a sound writer, and team spirited to join our Program! The Internal Audit Program is a small yet effective team that supports all County departments through the performance of a variety of audit services and technical assistance projects. Auditing is not only understanding the ‘numbers,’ it goes beyond just accounting skills. Auditing is the ability to learn, understand, and evaluate processes. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for learning and researching new topics, analyzing data, and, most importantly, working as a team to help County departments fulfill their missions. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on County operations, we warmly encourage you to apply!
This recruitment will close on October 23, 2024, with interviews tentatively to be held on October 28 and/or October 29 with eligible candidates.
I. Position Summary
Under general supervision, independently conducts performance audits and financial analyses of County departments, programs, activities, subcontractors, and agencies receiving funds from or providing funds to the County in accordance with appropriate audit standards. Includes evaluating organization efficiency and effectiveness; assessing compliance with legal and administrative requirements; reviewing the adequacy of internal financial and management controls; and, analyzing the risk of loss, waste, and abuse of County resources.
The Internal Auditor positions are differentiated by the breadth and depth of knowledge required, scope of responsibility, and consequence of error.
- The Internal Auditor is an entry level position that exercises less independent judgement. It receives more oversight and direction from the County Auditor or Senior Internal Auditor positions. It typically leads small less complex projects.
- The Senior Internal Auditor is the highest classification in this series. It conducts confidential and/or specialized investigations (e.g., fraud, etc.), may represent the County Auditor in meetings and with other agencies, may provide work direction to staff and interns, and requires a higher level of knowledge, experience and independent judgement. In particular this position has a thorough knowledge of auditing and accounting principles, theories and practices preferably in government. It typically leads complex projects.
II. Examples of Essential Position Duties
- Evaluates organizational and functional activities, departments, programs, or units within the county to determine if they are following applicable laws, regulations and policies; determines if their operations are consistent with established objectives and are operating efficiently and effectively; determines if internal control systems are adequate to safeguard assets from fraud, waste, or abuse.
- Conducts audits of contractors and subcontracts, and other agencies receiving funds from or providing funds to the County.
- Prepares audit reports that summarize analyses of complex management issues, discusses management weaknesses and recommends solutions to issues or problems identified in the course of the audit.
- Follows up on recommendations and evaluates progress on implementing recommendations.
III. Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
- The Internal Auditor requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a non-accounting degree in fields related to public or business administration, public policy, communications, or economics;
- The Senior Internal Auditor requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a non-accounting degree in fields related to public or business administration, public policy, communications, or economics; AND three years of auditing, accounting, or professional experience in any of the following areas: program evaluation, data analysis and presentation, policy analysis or operations research, or project or program management experience;
License, Certificate or Other
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CGAP, CFE, or CISA are preferred.
IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles, theories and practices desirable. Knowledge of project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret laws, regulations, and policies and apply them to determine compliance.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including strong grammar skills.
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