Internal Auditor II

Williamson County • Georgetown: 1848 Texas Trail, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Assistant Internal Audit Director, this role is responsible for scheduling and performing complex audits, including financial, operational, compliance, contract, and assurance audits, for internal departments and vendors while maintaining independence and objectivity. The position evaluates the effectiveness of audit procedures and provides consultation to county personnel. This is Level II of II in Internal Audit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Three (3) years of relevant audit experience
• Working knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systems
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience with TeamMate Audit Management
• Experience with TeamMate Analytics or a comparable application
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Responsibilities

• Trains and assists Internal Auditor I positions with assigned audits
• Performs advanced full charge audits of essential county offices and vendors using proven audit theory
• Completes special project audits and contract audits outside the realm of county departments
• Evaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the office with the goal of improving processes
• Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracy
• Analyzes data and internal control strengths and weaknesses; assists in maintaining internal controls
• Creates audit reports and summarizes any audit findings and makes recommendations as needed; follows up on past recommendations
• Receives data from multiple sources, configures and extracts relevant data; performs data mining and analysis to identify anomalies, patterns, sets, and other trends
• Researches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilities
• Communicates frequently with county personnel, department heads, and elected officials as it applies to the position
• Submits audit reports with supporting documentation through the review process
• Meets with department heads/elected officials to review audit findings
• Evaluates audit results and makes recommendation to improve and strengthen internal controls surrounding manual and automated accounting systems
• Distributes final audit reports to appropriate personnel after acquiring approval
• Develops audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives/methodologies
• Focuses on transaction testing through sampling and tracing financial activity; reviews internal controls, and completes compliance testing
• Notifies and interviews pertinent personnel regarding risk, audit scope, and objectives
• Conducts peer reviews of work performed by other auditors
• Participates in creating standard operating procedures for new processes that arise
• Records audit steps and processes for documentation purposes
• Assists county departments with cash drawer needs; resolves cash overages/shortages
• Creates and maintains various reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materials
• Assists other Internal Audit staff
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs advanced projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

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