Auditor II

Overview

This is professional work conducting complex 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 serves as a primary auditor and supports the Senior Auditor in 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. May mentor subordinate audit/oversight staff.

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

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• With guidance and direction from the Inspector General and Senior Auditor conducts routine and more complex 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 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, collects supporting documentation, and reviews facts to substantiate conclusions in an engagement.
• Evaluate internal accounting and administrative controls in relation to cost benefits and effectiveness.
• Conducts 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.
• Prepares comprehensive written reports for review by OIG senior staff or the Inspector General.

• Completes a minimum of 40 hours of documented continuing education every two years, with at least 12 of the 40 hours in subjects directly related to risk, audit, government oversight and/or public administration.
• Supports and promotes the OIG by providing training, education, and outreach activities to the internal and external stakeholders of the Clerk and Board of County Commissioners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The Collier Clerk’s Office values the team building benefits of in-person onsite collaboration. This is an on-site position.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and two years 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.

• Thorough knowledge of, and experience in, 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 IIA and/or AIG standards.
• Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA).
• Knowledge of internal and management controls; ability to analyze data, governmental activities,…