Courts Senior Auditor

Base pay range

$70,386.14/yr - $/yr

The Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court & Comptroller is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to the efficiency and integrity of our judicial system.

The Courts Senior Auditor is an advanced supervisory role accountable for conducting internal audits of the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Departments. This position involves leading complex financial, operational, and compliance audits from planning to completion. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing audit programs, evaluating internal control design and effectiveness, conducting detailed testing of balance sheet accounts, revenues, and expenditures in accordance with governmental accounting and audit standards, identifying areas for potential improvement, proposing recommendations, and preparing high-quality internal audit reports.

The Courts Senior Auditor will receive general supervision from the Courts Audit Operations Manager, who holds them accountable for the professional execution of assigned responsibilities. This role requires a high degree of independence, analytical skills, and attention to detail, making it essential for the candidate to possess strong leadership and communication abilities.

If you have a passion for public service and excellence, we invite you to apply today.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. (Required)
• Three years of responsible experience in government auditing, including serving as an audit team leader on at least two engagements in the prior year, or equivalent experience as an internal or external auditor in the private sector. (Required)
• A Master’s degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license, or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) license, or equivalent, may substitute for one year of the required experience.

PREFERENCES

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct audit tasks assigned by Courts Auditor Manager or other managerial personnel.
• Prepare summaries, schedules and supporting information for phases of assigned audits.
• Determine whether organizational units are performing their accounting or other control activities in compliance with policies, procedures, standards, laws and regulations, and in a manner consistent with objectives and standards of administrative practices and applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, through audit testing.
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures to explain the purpose of audits and obtain audit information.
• Assist in determining the direction and thrust of audit efforts and in planning the theory and scope of audit.
• Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidential data as a basis for an informed and objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed.
• Makes, or assists in making, oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the examinations, after approval by the supervising auditor, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Independence:
  Ability to work independently with normal or minimal supervision.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Attention to Detail:
  Meticulous in reviewing financial documents and audit reports.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in presenting audit findings clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally.
• Leadership:
  Capable of leading audit teams and supervising staff effectively.
• Problem-Solving:
  Skilled in identifying issues and developing practical solutions.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards, GAAP, and GAAS.
• Project Management:
  Experience in planning and managing audit projects from start to finish.
• Ethical Judgment:
  Commitment to ethical standards and practices in auditing.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Administrative and Accounting/Auditing
• Government Administration and Accounting

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