Senior Administrator - Internal Auditor

Overview POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

Senior Administrator-Internal Audit

Internal Audit

Crossroads III, Cary, NC

Senior Administrator-Band 3

Exempt

No

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

Conducts internal financial and operational audits covering all segments of the school system to determine the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations; and compliance of financial transactions with existing laws, contracts, and generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and presents audit reports of findings, which include recommendations for improvement. Investigates areas where there is indication of concerns or irregularities.

• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles accepted in the United States and the related application of those standards.
• Extensive knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (GAO) and the related application of those standards.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point;
  Google Apps.
• Knowledge of data or information systems.
• Ability to develop and execute audit programs; to review, document and evaluate internal controls; to analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing issues and to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive reports of the related data; and to identify areas of risks as it relates to assigned audit area.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to lead less experienced staff in the execution of audit programs and review their work for accuracy.
• Ability to effectively function within a team environment and to work independently.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality of data and information.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with school officials, central services and school administrators, teachers, and support staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or directly related field;
• Five years of experience in accounting or auditing.

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification;
• Governmental accounting or auditing experience.

• Plans the overall scope of assigned audits, including development of audit programs which support the audit objectives. Develops time budgets for assigned audit engagements and submits to supervisor for approval.
• Conducts internal financial and operational audits covering all segments of the school system to determine the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations; and compliance of financial transactions with existing laws, contracts, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Documents audit process narratives and/or flowcharts as it relates to audit areas.
• Prepares audit reports of findings, which include recommendations for improvement. Meets with appropriate management personnel to present findings.
• Reviews other internal auditor’s work and may act as project lead of other internal auditors on audit engagements and other projects, as determined by the Senior Director of Internal Audit.
• Investigates areas of potential non-compliance with school system policies and procedures, including possible instances of waste, fraud, and abuse in school system operations.
• Keeps abreast of the district’s policies and procedures relevant to audits assigned.
• Reviews current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Performs…