Internal Controls Administrative Analyst I/II

San Diego Association of Governments • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Internal Controls Program at SANDAG is entering its second year in existence. We are looking to expand our team to better assist SANDAG in its daily operations, overall organizational performance, and overall mission. We work collaboratively across all departments to: 1) identify risks and implement proactive solutions; 2) review, monitor, and test internal policies and procedures to identify gaps and improvements; and 3) liaise with auditors and consultants and implement recommendations. In summary, our team is tasked with continuously improving organizational efficiency, fostering accountability, and enhancing internal collaboration and alignment across all agency departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accountancy, or a related field.
• One or more years of increasingly responsible experience in program administration, audit or consulting roles, or other roles that demonstrate a proven track record in identifying operational inefficiencies and ultimately implementing or recommending strategic improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as budgets, contracts, and reports.
• Demonstrated experience researching, compiling, organizing, analyzing, and summarizing data and information; ability to communicate key observations and potential areas for improvement.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining tracking and reporting systems using spreadsheets, databases, and other software.
• Understanding, or willingness to expand subject matter expertise, of the standards and guidelines for various industries, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ISACA, project management, and other guidance.
• Strong ability to rapidly absorb new or complex information or guidance, distill key themes and takeaways, synthesize analysis, and apply within the context of their projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint, and the ability to quickly understand and navigate other systems and applications.
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and credit check.
• Ability to provide documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, analytical, and professional support to the Director of Internal Controls.
• Participate in and provide summary of discussion and next steps resulting from meetings with departments, committees, auditors, consultants, etc.
• Read and interpret documents such as budgets, contracts, and reports.
• Research, synthesize, and communicate data and information; communicate key observations and potential areas for improvement.
• Conduct walkthroughs of internal procedures and processes; create flow charts to assess internal controls, document procedural gaps, and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new or revised programs, policies, and procedures, including development of associated guidance.
• Maintain the internal controls recommendation dashboard, including entering key data and creating data visuals, reports, and other communications.
• Build relationships with internal and external parties to be seen as a valuable resource for communicating areas of improvement by those groups.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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