ASSOCIATE INTERNAL AUDITOR - FINANCE

Clayton County, GA•Jonesboro, GA

51d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform operational, compliance, and financial audits and assist in planning/coordinating the county's internal audit function, to include assisting with development of annual audit plans, conducting internal audits, reporting/discussing audit results, advising on problem resolution, and assisting with special reviews, projects, and investigations. 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. Conducts business personal property tax audits; performs tours of facilities and obtains appropriate financial data to perform reconciliations and verification of values reported. Provides assistance/advice to departments requesting help; contributes to resolution of problems through review of procedures, special analyses of accounting data, or professional advice on matters of concern. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, business owners, financial managers, accountants, auditors, consultants, attorneys, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, financial/accounting, Internet, or other software programs. Assists in planning/coordinating the county's internal audit function; assists in designing and updating an annual plan for audit coverage which fulfills the responsibility of the department; assists with pre-planning for audits/reviews to ensure optimal use of time/resources; determines priority areas for audits based on risk assessments; assists in reviewing audit programs and making necessary changes/updates. Conducts internal audits of various county departments and specific financial functions; determines whether county funds, property, personnel, or other resources are being utilized in an economical, efficient manner; identifies underlying causes of any inefficiencies or wasteful practices; examines, analyzes, and evaluates various financial and non-financial data relating to internal audits and reviews performed. Evaluates internal control systems to determine their adequacy/effectiveness for protection of county assets, production of accurate and reliable information, and assurance of adherence to county policies and procedures; designs/implements procedural guidelines to assure that internal controls achieve desired objectives and adequately safeguard county assets. Formulates recommendations to management for improvement in or correction of inefficient practices and procedures; prepares, discusses, and distributes formal written reports of audit findings and recommendations to appropriate management levels as necessary to effect remedial action. Perform follow-up on prior recommendations to determine whether previously reported conditions have been corrected. Performs and reports on special reviews, projects, and investigations as required. Assist external auditors as necessary. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, internal audit reports, follow-up reports, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, flow charts, diagrams, expense statements, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, invoices, billings, payroll records, purchase orders, banking records, contracts, lease agreements, financial reports, personal property reporting forms, financial statements, tax returns, fixed asset listings, depreciation schedules, audit reports, journals, publications, codes, standards, audit guides, taxation schedules, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Maintains working knowledge of auditing standards from the Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA), and/or Government Accountability Office (GAO); maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Perform clerical tasks, which may include faxing/copying documents, maintaining office file system, or ordering office supplies. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training in Accounting
any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

Nice To Haves

Candidates with professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Governmental Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Audit Examiner (CFE) or equivalent and/or auditing experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts business personal property tax audits; performs tours of facilities and obtains appropriate financial data to perform reconciliations and verification of values reported.
Provides assistance/advice to departments requesting help; contributes to resolution of problems through review of procedures, special analyses of accounting data, or professional advice on matters of concern.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, business owners, financial managers, accountants, auditors, consultants, attorneys, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, financial/accounting, Internet, or other software programs.
Assists in planning/coordinating the county's internal audit function; assists in designing and updating an annual plan for audit coverage which fulfills the responsibility of the department; assists with pre-planning for audits/reviews to ensure optimal use of time/resources; determines priority areas for audits based on risk assessments; assists in reviewing audit programs and making necessary changes/updates.
Conducts internal audits of various county departments and specific financial functions; determines whether county funds, property, personnel, or other resources are being utilized in an economical, efficient manner; identifies underlying causes of any inefficiencies or wasteful practices; examines, analyzes, and evaluates various financial and non-financial data relating to internal audits and reviews performed.
Evaluates internal control systems to determine their adequacy/effectiveness for protection of county assets, production of accurate and reliable information, and assurance of adherence to county policies and
Formulates recommendations to management for improvement in or correction of inefficient practices and procedures; prepares, discusses, and distributes formal written reports of audit findings and recommendations to appropriate management levels as necessary to effect remedial action.
Perform follow-up on prior recommendations to determine whether previously reported conditions have been corrected. Performs and reports on special reviews, projects, and investigations as required.
Assist external auditors as necessary. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, internal audit reports, follow-up reports, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, flow charts, diagrams, expense statements, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, invoices, billings, payroll records, purchase orders, banking records, contracts, lease agreements, financial reports, personal property reporting forms, financial statements, tax returns, fixed asset listings, depreciation schedules, audit reports, journals, publications, codes, standards, audit guides, taxation schedules, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Maintains working knowledge of auditing standards from the Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA), and/or Government Accountability Office (GAO); maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Perform clerical tasks, which may include faxing/copying documents, maintaining office file system, or ordering office supplies. Performs other related duties as required.