Internal Auditor
Location: 510 Bay Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
The mission of the Division of Inspector General (Division) is to promote accountability and integrity in government and preserve the public trust by providing independent and objective audits, investigations, and consultations designed to add value and improve the County's operations.
Performs professional work in the Inspector General line of work (IG Career Series) performing basic audits and investigations for the county in areas such as fiscal, budgetary, personnel, procurement, contracting programs, and fraud, waste and abuse. An employee in this classification performs basic internal audits and investigations based on programs designed to assure the accuracy and effectiveness of all operating policies, procedures, and systems. Duties include responsibility for review and appraisal of departmental operations to determine compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, and to assure the reliability, accuracy, and completeness of records. Work must conform to the applicable professional standards for audits and investigations of the organization. The position reports to a Senior Inspector General, Assistant Inspector General, or designated official.
What You Would Do?
- Conducts audits, investigations, reviews, and consulting projects in accordance with professional standards;
- Participates in developing audit and investigative programs for specific assignments;
- Performs interviews, collects supporting documentation, and reviews facts to substantiate conclusions in an investigation;
- Performs work specified in approved audit and investigative programs including research, analysis, and interviews to prepare evaluations and recommendations for improvements;
- Evaluates internal accounting and administrative controls in relation to cost benefits and effectiveness;
- Prepares comprehensive audit reports, investigative reports, and special studies for review by supervisor;
- Assists in providing counsel and advice to county officials on matters related to audit reports, investigative reports, special studies, and other related recommendations;
- Assists State of Florida, federal, as well as other independent auditors and investigators;
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
What Do You Need To Have?
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, finance, accounting, public administration (preferred major college education subject matter areas), or a related field that includes technical and professional education and training that shows competency to assess, analyze, investigate, and/or evaluate information to ascertain and document compliance appropriate with applicable policies, procedures, and requirements; or Four (4) years of direct experience as described above, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
- Florida Driver's License or Florida Commercial Driver’s License and endorsement, if any.
- Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
- Advanced level proficiency with computer systems, information technology, analytics and a broad spectrum of applications and programs.
- Experience and familiarity with government technology practices and applications.
- Experience or familiarity with governance and management of enterprise information technology systems.
- Advanced level of experience in writing skills consisting of comprehensive, technical and business reports and communications.
- Experience with investigative and auditing procedures.
- Experience with interviewing and supporting documentation.
- Familiarity of accounting and/or business principles to the variety of policies, practices and systems found in a large and complex governmental organization.
Preference may be given to candidates possessing highly desirable qualifications or occupation related certifications that include:
- Certified Inspector General (CIG)
- Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA)
- Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS)
- Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the following standards, procedures, and practices for audits and investigations, including: The Florida Inspectors General Standards Manual by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General by the Association of Inspectors General, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing by the Institute of Internal Auditors;
- Knowledge of systems of internal controls;
- Knowledge of accounting and/or business principles, procedures, and practices;
- Ability to apply auditing and management principles to the variety of policies, practices, and systems found in a large and complex governmental organization;
- Ability to apply computer applications and software;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to comprehend and interpret Florida Statutes, Attorney General Opinions, and county policies and procedures;
- Ability to conduct investigations, including knowledge of generally accepted investigative practices, interviewing, and interrogation techniques.
Our benefits rank among the top in the area!
Want To Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.
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