5546 - Internal Auditor I (Internal Audit - Procedures and Training Division)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

Salary Grade: 11

Pima Countys Department of Finance and Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated individual to join our internal audit team. The successful candidate for this entry-level position will learn from a team of dedicated professionals who assess risks throughout County operations and make recommendations to address identified concerns. They will assist the internal audit team as it collaborates with members of the department under review to understand the Countys current operations and develop improvements as needed. They will also assist with documenting all work performed and drafting reports to communicate any notable observations once their analysis is complete.

The ideal candidate will be coachable and learn quickly while demonstrating dependability
and excellent communication skills. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-rounded team player with a positive attitude who wants to grow their professional skill set.

What youll do:

• Assist other members of the internal audit team as they perform their assigned projects to evaluate County processes and procedures.
• Learn the Countys current organizational structure, operations, and procedures, as well as relevant best practices used by other organizations.
• Assist senior auditors as they identify potential weaknesses in the Countys current business practices and work with client departments to develop appropriate solutions.
• Learn the process of reviewing software applications used by the County to identify potential security vulnerabilities and operational issues.
• Learn how senior auditors document the work they perform using audit management software (currently TeamMate+) and assist with creating written reports to communicate the results of each project to County management.

What were looking for:

• A learner who is curious about how and why things work.
• A detail-oriented individual who can still see the big picture.
• A creative problem solver who is great at observing a process and developing innovative approaches to overcome obstacles.
• A critical thinker who is unafraid to question the conventional approach.
• An effective communicator who is outgoing and can work with a wide range of personality types.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Assists in conducting internal audits and projects by gathering and analyzing financial data and performing preliminary surveys and risk analyses;

Assists in defining audit objectives and scope, and assists in developing the audit program;

Assists in preparing reports of audit results and recommendations;

Attends meetings with operating personnel to review results and prepare draft sections of the audit report;

Participates in preparing and presenting the summarized audit results, issues, and impact of deficiencies to management;

Assists in developing and presenting reports of observations with recommendations for needed corrections or other management attention;

Participates in performing follow-up audits on corrective actions as assigned by management;

Assists in identifying whether the organization has adhered to specific compliance requirements and reports observations and recommendations to appropriate management;

Maintains security and confidentiality of information encountered or created in the course of assigned duties;

Assists in conducting and documenting interviews of clients or other County employees to develop additional information to enhance analyses of critical information;

Participates in reviews of automated system to determine whether adequate internal controls exist and which identify areas requiring management's attention.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• principles and techniques for data-collection, audit methods, report writing and data analyses;
• and techniques of public-sector financial management and governmental accounting, to include Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP);
• principles and techniques of advanced mathematics and statistical analyses;
• organization and functional areas and responsibilities of Pima County Government departments and agencies;
• laws, rules, regulations and guidance for the administration of contracts, grants and bonds;
• County financial reporting systems and relevant computer-based resources for the management and reporting of critical financial information;
• principles and techniques of effective interviewing.

Skill in:

• developing, implementing and documenting audit activities;
• documenting work processes and control procedures;
• collecting and analyzing financial and operational data from manual and computer-based records and resources to determine compliance with standards;
• interviewing clients and other County staff to develop additional information to enhance analyses of critical information;
• writing analytical reports with adequate supporting materials for management consideration;
• using computer-based resources to collect, analyze and report data, findings and recommendations;
• balancing multiple assignments and priorities in a time-/cost-effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, public or business administration or closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment. (See Special Notice Items for further requirements.)

(Applicants for positions in this classification with non-accounting majors [i.e., public or business administration] must provide transcripts at the time of application of having completed a minimum of nine semester hours (or its equivalent) in college-level accounting related courses.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance.
2. Experience with cash handling, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
3. Public speaking and/or presentation experience in an academic or professional setting.
4. Experience working effectively on a team while demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
5. Experience with creating/modifying spreadsheets and/or extracting information from databases.
6. Experience receiving and providing feedback regarding written documents in an academic or professional setting.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require a valid Arizona Class Driver license at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: Applicants for positions in this classification with a pending graduation date, must provide documentation of the pending graduation date from the awarding college/university's registrar's office at the time of application. If applicant provides a pending graduation date, proof of degree awarded must be submitted to the department upon appointment. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation conducted by Courts or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to sensitive and confidential internal documentation, files, computer-based records and communications systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.