Internal Auditor

internal auditor summary

under general direction of the chief auditor performs operational/performance, financial, and compliance audits; and consulting services to schools and departments within the district.

• analyzes financial records and operations of schools and departments to determine reliability, accuracy, adherence to established internal controls, and sound business practices.
• analyzes and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the function's operations and internal control environment.
• determines if district financial records and operations are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
• develops and/or modifies internal audit programs based upon assigned project scope.
• writes audit reports that include recommendations and agreed-upon corrective action for any unsatisfactory conditions, improvements to operations, and/or reductions in costs.
• reviews audit recommendations with administrators of audited area.
• follows up on audit recommendations to determine status of implementation.
• presents reports to the audit committee.
• performs other duties as assigned.
• additional duties: as assigned.

any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

education: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or business administration, or other related field.

experience: three (3) years of progressively responsible auditing experience.

licenses/certificates: certification as a cpa, cia, or cfe. Preferred.

periodic travel between district schools and district departments is required.

• generally accepted government auditing standards (yellow book) and institute of internal auditors standards (red book).
• audit techniques (e.g., workpaper preparation, organization, and system documentation).
• generally accepted accounting principles, computer software applications, and spreadsheet applications.

• analyzing and recommending solutions to problem situations.
• performing complex mathematical and statistical analyses.
• developing and organizing planned work procedures.
• researching, analyzing and evaluating facts, arriving at fact-supported conclusions, and preparing technical reports.

• provide attention to detail when performing job duties.
• interact effectively with a wide variety of professional and non-professional personnel in a variety of departments within the district.
• communicate clearly and concisely both in written and spoken form.
• work independently, exercising due professional care and judgment, and maintaining confidentiality.

the work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• lifting objects up to 25 lbs.: rarely
• lifting objects over 25 lbs.: rarely
• sitting for extended periods: continuously
• standing for extended periods: occasionally
• walking for extended periods: rarely
• bending or stooping: rarely
• reaching above shoulder height: rarely
• pushing/pulling objects: rarely
• climbing stairs or ladders: occasionally
• operating heavy machinery: never
• exposure to outdoor weather conditions: rarely
• exposure to loud noises: rarely
• working in confined spaces: rarely
• working at heights: rarely
• working with hazardous materials: never
• repetitive hand or arm movements: continuously

• never: the activity or condition does not occur.
• rarely: the activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• occasionally: the activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
• frequently: the activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
• continuously: the activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time

this job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be…