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

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 11

The Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated professional to join its Internal Audit - Procedures and Training Division. The successful candidate will work as an Internal Auditor I (entry-level auditor) and be responsible for assisting in evaluating and documenting processes and internal controls for County departments. Duties include performing financial data analysis; examining compliance with relevant laws, regulations, contracts, grant terms, and bond requirements; and reviewing internal controls for computer software used by County departments. They will work as a member of an internal audit team under the supervision of an Internal Audit Supervisor or Internal Auditor II. If you enjoy working collaboratively within a team of dedicated professionals, enjoy a new challenge daily, and have a passion for learning, growing, and serving others in a fast-paced business environment, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join our team.

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 systems 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. Experience conducting research.
2. Experience synthesizing evidence to reach conclusions.
3. Experience with/working knowledge of Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
4. Experience working in cash handling, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or grants accounting.

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.