Auditor (Internal Audit)

Shelby County•Memphis, TN

3d•$49,375 - $66,633•Onsite

About The Position

Works independently or under general supervision to perform various auditing tasks to help establish a systematic and disciplined approach for evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes for audits of simple to moderate complexity.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in conducting audits or directly related experience is required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, or a closely related field.
Auditing affiliated certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA) may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
Ability to work independently or under general supervision.
Thorough knowledge of auditing procedures, accounting theory, and practices.
Knowledge of General Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Knowledge of internal control and analysis principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
Strong organizational, analytical, and tactical-thinking skills.
Strong initiative, integrity, and good judgment.
High ethical standards and professionalism in dealing with confidential information.
Time-management skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

Performs audits across various departments as assigned.
Develops audit work plans, including objectives, scope, methodology, and timelines.
Conducts interviews in County agencies to obtain an understanding of internal control structures and document understanding in clear and concise manner.
Collects and analyzes sufficient evidence and data to conclude the audit objective.
Examines sufficient evidence and data to identify fraud and noncompliance with governing laws, regulations, and management policies and procedures.
Recommends corrective actions to address unsatisfactory conditions, enhance operations, and reduce costs.
Prepares work in accordance with compliance and professional audit standards.
Prepares audit reports and management letters to communicate the results of each audit performed.
Assists with following up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
Performs assigned audit quality assurance support duties, including work paper review and verification, and cross-reference checking report review and data verification.
Assists with special projects as directed by management.
Performs other related duties as required or directed.