INTERNAL AUDITOR II
San Mateo County
$5,671-$7,085/month
The Internal Audit Division of the Controller's Office of San Mateo County is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Internal Auditor II. The Controller’s Office contributes to the stability and efficiency of the County by working collaboratively with County departments, cities, special districts, other local agencies and the taxpayers of San Mateo County to provide high quality accounting, auditing, payroll and tax accounting services and financial information in a courteous, cooperative and cost effective manner.
The Internal Audit Division is part of a well-qualified team of professionals and is primarily focused on conducting performance and compliance audits, and other analyses to assist County management in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of County departments, programs and functions. Audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Division utilizes paperless software, data analysis applications, and has access to online audit guides and resources. The Controller’s Office also pays for professional memberships and the requisite continuing education. The Internal Auditor II is the advanced, professional-level class in this professional auditing series.
Incumbents are expected to perform internal control and compliance audits of County departments/agencies and programs; develop practical recommendations to improve internal controls within County departments/agencies and obtain management’s buy-in to implement the recommendations; undertake special projects; independently perform the full range of auditing duties; possess a thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures; and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
Responsibilities include preparing audit reports, summary of findings, and varied fiscal reports in conformity with IIA standards; conferring with operating department staff to establish new and revised policies and procedures; reviewing accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations; performing all phases of an audit, planning, fieldwork and reporting; examining supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations; reviewing programs and legislation to determine fiscal and budgetary impact on departments; reviewing and recommending modifications to accounting systems and procedures; providing technical support to outside auditors and governmental program auditors as directed; and performing risk assessments.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess a degree in accounting, finance or a closely related field and two or more years of recent auditing experience; either have or be pursuing an auditing or audit-related certification; and possess knowledge of current IT auditing standards and procedures, principles, practices and terminology of finance, government auditing and budgeting and business data processing, particularly related to the processing of accounting information, data analysis tools and techniques, analytical review techniques, and applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations. Must be able to audit a variety of internal documents, procedures and reports; review, analyze, balance, interpret and reconcile financial reports and transactions; ensure that all applicable regulations and directives are followed; ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and other transactions; use data analysis tools (e.g. ACL, Excel, Monarch, etc.) to extract large volumes of data from County information systems; provide timely feedback to team members and management; and prepare clear, concise and complete financial reports, statements, audit reports and work papers. Additionally, requires sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, ability to make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations, assess the usefulness of various policies and procedures and maintain accurate records and files, and good verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Recruitment closes: February 3, 2016
To learn more about the position and to apply online, please visit our website at http://jobs.smcgov.org. Applications are only accepted online. EOE