Internal Auditor Senior

Clark County • Vancouver, WA

408d • $80,508 - $112,692

About The Position

The Internal Auditor Senior position within the Audit Services Division of the Clark County Auditor's Office is focused on conducting independent performance audits of County programs. The role aims to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of services provided to the community of approximately 500,000 residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to improving government operations through thorough auditing practices.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in auditing, public administration or policy, business administration, finance, or a related field, AND three (3) years of professional work experience in performance auditing, program evaluation, or similar professional analytical career; OR Five (5) years of professional work experience in performance auditing.
• Certification or willingness to obtain one or more of the following: CIA, CGAP, CISA, CFE, CPA, CMA.
• A Master's Degree in a related area such as business or public administration: MBA, MPA.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and internal control frameworks.
• Familiarity with principles, practices, and methods of the organization, operations, performance, and procedural analysis of governmental organizations.
• Experience with descriptive and inferential statistics and statistical sampling techniques.
• Proficiency in techniques, formulae, and computer software used to perform statistical analysis and data management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares audit plans and develops methodologies to achieve audit objectives.
• Reviews laws, policies, best practices, regulations, contracts, and previous audit reports.
• Interviews appropriate parties responsible for county operations related to audit objectives.
• Identifies and tests key internal controls in procedures and processes.
• Collects information and data from electronic databases and software systems.
• Conducts complex analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Writes and organizes memoranda and other working papers to document interviews, results of analysis, and other research conducted.
• Discusses weaknesses in internal controls and management systems and develops recommended solutions to issues and/or problems identified.
• Drafts audit reports that succinctly summarize analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assists in the internal quality control process by reviewing analyses of other auditors as well as the sufficiency of evidence used to support their audit reports.
• Leads audits which may include directing staff auditors or experts from outside the Auditor's Office.
• Presents audit results to the Audit Oversight Committee, elected officials, the County Manager, department managers and staff.
• Provides training to county employees on internal controls and fraud topics.
• Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment and a culture of teamwork and communication.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree