Auditor

Overview

This is professional work within the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducting audits, to include internal, compliance, and performance audits, and consulting engagements under the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), as well as reviews or other oversight engagements in accordance with the Association of Inspectors General’s (AIG’s) Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General, while being alert to potential fraud, waste, and abuse.

This position supports more senior audit/review staff, to include the Senior Auditor, in conducting more complex audits/reviews, establishing a risk universe, developing an annual work plan, engagement planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow up of all audits, reviews and consulting engagements, including those to determine if organizational operations are in compliance with established policies, procedures, best practices, laws, rules, regulations, and standards.

Work is performed under the direction of OIG senior staff or the Inspector General.

• With guidance and direction from the Inspector General and more senior audit staff, conducts audits, and consulting projects in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of the IIA, as well as reviews and other engagements under the AIG’s Principles and the Standards for Offices of Inspector General.
• Plans and conducts all phases of an engagement (audit/review), including developing a written work plan and work papers, performing engagement fieldwork; drafting reports, to include findings and recommendations; and conducting follow-up.
• Conducts interviews, collect supporting documentation, and review facts to substantiate conclusions in an engagement.
• Evaluate internal accounting and administrative controls in relation to cost benefits and effectiveness.
• Participates in entrance and exit conferences for audits, reviews and other OIG oversight engagements.
• Presents and communicates, both orally and in writing, findings and recommendations to the Inspector General, the Clerk, Clerk’s Office senior staff, and county officials.
• Assists with the annual risk assessment and development of the OIG’s annual work plan.
• Assists in the preparation of comprehensive written reports for review by OIG senior staff or the Inspector General.

• In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees in this classification may be called to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and one year of auditing, accounting, or financial analysis, preferably in the public sector. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be substituted for the education or experience requirement.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and procedures of auditing.
• Ability to apply OIG policies and procedures, professional standards and techniques in audits, reviews, and consulting engagements in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of The IIA and/or AIG’s Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General.
• Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of the IIA.
• Knowledge of internal and management controls; ability to analyze data, governmental activities, and processes to determine compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply computer applications and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and prepare written reports.
• Ability to apply auditing and oversight management principles to a variety of policies, practices, and systems.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills, work either independently or as part of a team, and foster a positive work environment.