Job Description
This Internal Auditor will be responsible for performing risk assessments to prioritize audit work and develop custom, risk-based audit plans based on industry standards and County operations and controls. Additionally, this position will be expected to build on a foundation of internal audit knowledge and experience to develop IT Audit skills. Working as part of a team, they will be responsible for developing and executing test plans to evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT control activities, preparing formal audit reports, and participating in a quality assurance process.
Essential Duties- Planning and conducting operational and/or IT-related audits, reviews, and special projects
- Conducting research, interviews, observations, complex data collection, and analysis to successfully execute projects
- Developing and executing test plans to evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT control activities
- Working with management to confirm findings and gather management responses
- Preparing formal audit reports and participating in a quality assurance process
- Following up on findings to validate remediation
- Working collaboratively in-person with team members and auditees in all phases
Public Speaking Duties- Conducting meetings with various participants internal to the County
- Presenting findings to multiple levels of management and taking questions
- Contributing to preparation for public Audit Committee meetings and attending as needed
GradeThe grade for this position is 106.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with a major or concentration in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy analysis, internal auditing, or finance; AND
- Three years of internal and/or external audit experience, including familiarity with internal auditing concepts and experience writing audit reports and communicating results to all levels of management
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
- Any of the following certifications:
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certifications
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certifications
- Working knowledge of professional standards from:
- Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA)
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- Knowledge of IT controls and security standards from:
- Center for Internet Security (CIS)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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About Gwinnett CountyWelcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
VisionGwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
MissionGwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
ValuesIntegrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email
Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.
