Internal Auditor

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

To enhance the district’s performance and accountability by performing impactful, valuable audit services that promote an economical, efficient, and effective environment based on sound and practical internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, information technology or a related field from an accredited institution.
One (1) year of experience in auditing required.
Knowledge of auditing and audit standards and risk-based auditing.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Familiarity with governmental fund accounting, budgeting and financial reporting requirements; ability to use microcomputers and scalable computing environments; effective communication skills; ability to read and interpret Federal regulations, Florida Statutes, State Board Rules, and Department of Education technical bulletins.
Knowledge of and commitment to decentralized decision making and accountability for results.

Nice To Haves

Governmental auditing or finance experience preferred.
CPA, CISA, or CIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.
Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
Models the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization and management tasks.
Global Internal Audit Standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Code of Ethics, demonstrating integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency. Disclose any ethical conflicts to Direct Report.
Conduct and manage assigned work on engagements within the department consistent with district priorities and expected ends/results, department policies and procedures and the Standards, where applicable; exercise discretion and independent judgment .
Maintain current knowledge of the Standards.
Maintain curiosity and exercise professional courage and skepticism in addition to inquiry and analysis.
Develop and customize basic individual audit plans and programs; assist with those of a more complex nature. Identify expected outcomes/results for each audit assigned.
Assist in planning and conducting audit engagements to identify key risks and controls.
Obtain reliable, relevant and sufficient evidence and evaluate critically.
Analyze and appraise the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, obtaining input in more complex cases.
Apply problem solving techniques for routine situations.
Assist in developing findings and proposing recommendations that deal with root causes of issues and impact to the district based on evaluations conducted; offer alternatives where appropriate.
Monitor and track concerns/issues through to their resolution.
Assess and consider the potential for fraud risk and identify common types of fraud associated with the organization and with a particular internal audit engagement.
Demonstrate sound working knowledge of the quality control framework operated by OCPS and internal audit.
Assist in identifying and interpreting applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations and board policies in order to identify instances of non-compliance with such laws, rules, regulations and policy during audits.
Discuss audit findings and their impacts professionally and confidently with appropriate levels of the organization as well as internal Audit colleagues. Use graphical methods to communicate processes and other complex information.
Take personal accountability for results delivered in areas of responsibility.
Respect confidentiality and secure the trust of other parties.
Demonstrate efficiency and persistence, managing own time and ensuring deadlines and objectives are met for assigned work.
Keep supervisor informed of critical issues and incidents.
Apply data collection, data mining, data analysis and statistical techniques; make recommendations based on a thorough analysis and evaluation of results.
Assist in assessing the risks associated with IT and relevance to the audit engagements.
Develop and maintain up-to-date competencies required for effective internal audit delivery including industry specific knowledge appropriate for audit assignments.
Responsible for compliance with continuing professional education requirements of the department and applicable certifications held.
Maintain personal performance and effectiveness in changing and ambiguous environments.
Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information reported in audits.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
Develop leadership in subordinates.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.