Internal Auditor

Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Auditor plans, directs, and implements the district’s internal audit function. The role ensures compliance with accountability standards, laws, regulations, and policies, and provides independent and objective appraisals of financial, data processing, and other relevant matters within the district. The position must adhere to federal and state laws and district policies, procedures, and regulations. The role conducts and oversees audits, evaluates internal controls and risk exposure, recommends improvements to financial and operational systems, and prepares detailed reports documenting audit findings. It provides audit results and proposed corrective or improvement actions to the Board of Trustees and administration, coordinates relevant training, reviews activity fund transactions, and collaborates with the Technology Information Systems Department on the accuracy of information reported to the Texas Education Agency. The position also manages assignments and daily supervision of department staff. The position requires attendance at the work site and frequent district-wide travel. Work may involve frequent interruptions, prolonged computer use, and occasional prolonged and irregular hours. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress and hold a valid Texas or New Mexico driver’s license; the employee is also subject to the district’s drug and alcohol screening policy and must be insurable by the district’s auto liability insurance carrier.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, finance, or business.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential.
Five years of auditing or accounting experience.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and understanding of the TEA Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FARSG).
Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics.
Ability to plan and conduct financial and management audits.
Demonstrated understanding of TEA standards for financial accounting and reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals, and to implement policies and procedures.
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and conduct word processing.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods and work occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent district-wide travel is required.
Valid Texas or New Mexico driver’s license.
Must be insurable by the district’s auto liability insurance carrier and comply with the district’s drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.
Attendance at the work site is required.

Nice To Haves

School district experience in auditing or accounting.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and implement the district’s internal audit function.
Conduct internal audits and oversee the audit process in accordance with state and district standards and procedures.
Report findings in accordance with generally accepted auditing principles.
Examine the adequacy and effectiveness of the district’s internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, laws, regulations, and policies.
Assist district personnel in identifying potential non-compliance findings and implementing adequate internal controls to address audit issues.
Identify risk exposure and control issues; recommend control standards and modifications or improvements to financial and operational systems and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of district curricula and instructional implementation strategies.
Prepare organized, accurate, and detailed written reports with documentation supporting conclusions for each audit objective.
Compile, maintain, and file required reports, records, and other documents.
Provide the Board of Trustees and administration with results of work performed and propose corrective or improvement actions.
Create presentations as needed.
Develop risk assessments and audit plans to identify and solve problems.
Apply internal auditing standards and techniques and demonstrate project management skills.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, local board policy, and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics.
Perform fieldwork in accordance with audit processes.
Coordinate training for appropriate district personnel on internal controls, business risks, fraud, and related topics.
Review activity fund transactions and maintenance for compliance with district policy.
Collaborate with the Technology Information Systems Department to evaluate the accuracy of information reported to the Texas Education Agency.
Manage assignments and provide daily supervision of department staff.
Maintain positive and effective relationships with students, parents, district employees, and community members.
Attend the work site to meet essential job functions.
Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques, support district and department goals, maintain a professional code of ethics, and perform other assigned duties.