Exempt to Auditor II E10185 Job San Francisco area,California USA,Accounting

Position: Exempt to Permanent 1684 Auditor II E10185

Overview

This is the journey-level classification in the Auditor series. It is distinguished from the Auditor I class in that incumbents in the latter, entry-level class perform less complex duties and may be supervised by Auditor II. Auditor positions are specific to the Controller's Office because of the increased scope of work and the specific mandates of Charter Appendix F, "Authority and Duties of City Services Auditor," and because of the need and ability to work with a wide variety of contacts and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Auditor II participates in the following tasks as a team member in large and/or complex audits, and may take a lead role in smaller and/or routine audits or portions of large and/or complex audits:

Audits and investigates a wide variety of programs, functions, processes, and activities of city departments and contracts to evaluate their efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and legal compliance.

Audits surveys, including researches legal mandates and other background information, determines needs of key stakeholders, identifies potential risk areas, understands relevant internal controls, and identifies potential sources of evidence under general supervision.

Plans, organizes, and conducts audit entrance and exit conferences and periodic meetings with department management to inform them of audit results.

Interviews department and program management, and staff to obtain information.

Develops audit scope and objectives, and prepares detailed audit programs, time budgets, and milestone dates.

Audits fieldwork, including collecting, analyzing, and documenting audit evidence as it relates to the audit objectives.

Reconstructs records and data that may have been destroyed or falsified.

Reviews internal controls.

Develops audit findings and recommendations that are fully supported by analysis.

Reviews team members' work for completeness, technical accuracy, organization, content, tone, and grammatical accuracy.

Prepares and reviews written audit reports that effectively communicate the audit results.

Prepares and presents audit results at public hearings and to a variety of audiences.

Provides input into the annual audit work plan to identify audit risks and priorities.

Receives and enters complaints for investigation from the whistle blower complaints hotline and website.

Develops scope of work for and monitors consultant contracts.

Conducts audit follow-up activities.

Individually, the Auditor II:

Maintains close contact with the audit manager and/or director regarding project progress and problems.

Leads portions of audits and provides on-the-job training and evaluation feedback.

Encourages team members to challenge themselves and actively contribute to team effort.

Maintains the appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity.

Maintains professional proficiency through continuing professional education and participation in professional associations.

Performs all assignments in accordance with the office policies and/or Government Auditing Standards, as appropriate.

Recommends and/or develops operational changes for the City Services Auditor division.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 1684 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 1684;
AND

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, accounting, finance, statistics, the social sciences, English, or a related field.
AND

Two (2) years of experience performing audits; functional understanding of local government operations; knowledge of government auditing standards and auditing principles and practices.

Substitution: A master's degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, statistics, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

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