Internal Auditor I - Procedures & Training Division

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Pima County’s Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated individual to join our internal audit team. The successful candidate for this entry-level position will learn from a team of dedicated professionals that assess risks throughout County operations and make recommendations to address identified concerns. In this role, you will assist the internal audit team as it collaborates with members of the department under review to understand the County’s current operations and develop improvements as needed. This position also assists with documenting all work performed and drafting reports to communicate any notable observations once their analysis is complete. The ideal candidate will be coachable and learn quickly while demonstrating dependability and excellent communication skills. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-rounded team player with a positive attitude that wants to grow their professional skill set.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• OR: Associate degree AND two years of professional-level experience in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or closely related field as defined by the department at the time of recruitment.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• (Applicants for positions in this classification with non-accounting majors, such as public or business administration, must provide transcripts at the time of application showing completion of at least nine semester hours (or the equivalent) in college-level accounting courses.)
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience with cash handling, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or inventory processes.
• Experience delivering presentations or providing instruction to others.
• Experience providing customer service, including effective communication, timely responses, and a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Experience creating/modifying spreadsheets and/or extracting information from databases.
• Experience providing or receiving constructive feedback on written materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist other members of the internal audit team as they perform their assigned projects to evaluate County processes and procedures.
• Learn the County’s current organizational structure, operations, and procedures, as well as relevant best practices used by other organizations.
• Assist senior auditors as they identify potential weaknesses in the County’s current business practices and work with client departments to develop appropriate solutions.
• Learn the process of reviewing software applications used by the County to identify potential security vulnerabilities and operational issues.
• Learn how senior auditors document the work they perform using audit management software (currently TeamMate+) and assist with creating written reports to communicate the results of each project to County management.
• Assists in conducting internal audits by gathering and analyzing financial data; evaluating compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; performing risk assessments and identifying key areas of focus; and supporting the development of audit objectives, scope, and testing procedures.
• Assists in preparing work papers and testing financial processes to identify errors, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies.
• Participates in and documents interviews with employees and stakeholders to gather relevant information while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the security of sensitive audit information.
• Assists in identifying audit findings and developing recommendations to address deficiencies or enhance controls.
• Assists with drafting written audit reports, consultation memos, and application review issue forms to document findings and recommendations.
• Participates in presenting audit findings, issues, and potential impacts to department personnel.
• Attends meetings with department management to review audit results and review draft reports.
• Participates in follow-up audits to assess corrective actions taken by departments.
• Supports the review of automated systems to assess internal controls and identify areas needing improvement.
• Researches and applies audit standards, policies, and best practices while collaborating with senior auditors to gain knowledge of audit techniques and methodologies.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• a generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level