Senior Auditor

County of Orange•Santa Ana, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Audit Department (IAD) is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor. The Senior Auditor is mainly responsible for performing complex fieldwork for a variety of audit engagements, including performance audits, in accordance with professional standards and under the supervision of an audit manager. May lead other auditors per engagement. Audit tasks include planning (subject research, risk assessment), performing fieldwork (interviewing employees/managers, process walkthroughs, testing of transactions, and observations), and preparing engagement communications/reporting. Audits are generally performed in the following areas: Information Technology (e.g., security, change management, application controls), Operational (e.g., financial, compliance, governance), Performance (e.g., evaluation of efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of operations), and Special Audits (e.g., Directed by the Board of Supervisors).

Requirements

At least 2 years of audit experience.
Experience planning and conducting complex audit and advisory engagements.
Experience identifying key risks and controls.
Experience monitoring project plans to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed timelines.
Experience preparing/reviewing workpapers for accuracy and completeness.
Experience selecting and applying the appropriate tools and techniques for data gathering, analysis and interpretation, and reporting.
Understanding of the concepts of Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Internal Control – Integrated Framework during audit activities.
Knowledge of the technical aspects of financial, managerial, and cost accounting concepts, standards, systems, and reporting processes appropriate to audit engagements.
Knowledge of performance audit methodologies.
Familiarity with using data-driven techniques and performance metrics to assess program outcomes and make actionable recommendations during performance audits.
Understanding of general concepts of IT general and application controls in the areas of information security, change management, computer operations, and emerging cybersecurity risk.
Experience with automated engagement management applications, data analytics, and Microsoft 365 suite.
Experience with standards and principles including Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Red Book, Government Accountability Office (GAO) Yellow Book (GAGAS), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
Presents findings and proposes recommendations that deal with root cause of issues and impact to the organization.
Skill and ability to independently conduct research and accurately interpret relevant data to formulate recommendations for modifying program policies and procedures.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, multi-task while handling and prioritizing multiple projects, and meet deadlines with accurate and complete work product.
Analyzes and appraises the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.
Uses critical thinking to identify and propose tactics for business process improvement.
Upholds, promotes, and applies professional standards, due professional care, independence, objectivity, and ethics when planning and conducting audit engagements.
Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organization, including staff, supervisors, and upper-level management.
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and communicate technical and complex information in a clear and concise manner to individuals of varying backgrounds, personalities, and authority.
Listens effectively to others and shares technical knowledge with others.
Selects appropriate communication forms (verbal, non-verbal, visual, written) and media (face-to-face, electronic, paper-based).

Nice To Haves

A valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
A valid Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification.
A valid Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification.
A valid Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
Experience applying performance audit standards to evaluate operational efficiency, effectiveness, and economy, including developing audit objectives, criteria, and evidence collection strategies.
Familiarity with using data-driven techniques and performance metrics to assess program outcomes and make actionable recommendations during performance audits.
Experience with automated engagement management applications, data analytics, and Microsoft 365 suite.
Experience with standards and principles including Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Red Book, Government Accountability Office (GAO) Yellow Book (GAGAS), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).

Responsibilities

Performing complex fieldwork for a variety of audit engagements, including performance audits, in accordance with professional standards and under the supervision of an audit manager.
Leading other auditors per engagement.
Planning audits, including subject research and risk assessment.
Performing fieldwork, including interviewing employees/managers, process walkthroughs, testing of transactions, and observations.
Preparing engagement communications and reporting.
Conducting complex audit and advisory engagements.
Identifying key risks and controls.
Monitoring project plans to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed timelines.
Preparing/reviewing workpapers for accuracy and completeness.
Selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques for data gathering, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
Applying performance audit standards to evaluate operational efficiency, effectiveness, and economy, including developing audit objectives, criteria, and evidence collection strategies.
Using data-driven techniques and performance metrics to assess program outcomes and make actionable recommendations during performance audits.
Assigning work to project members and monitoring activities.
Providing clear and concise instructions to staff and others.
Effectively leading and reviewing the work of team members on multiple projects.
Taking responsibility for making decisions in a fair and consistent manner that fosters a supportive working environment and maintains the integrity of agency operations.
Leading by example with regard to respect, helpfulness, and cooperation.
Striving for quality and excellence and encouraging others to do the same.
Taking personal accountability for results delivered in areas of responsibility.
Continuing professional development and utilizing relevant learning opportunities.
Communicating effectively with various levels of the organization, including staff, supervisors, and upper-level management.
Writing with excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills and articulating audit findings and recommendations in an effective manner.
Organizing and communicating technical and complex information in a clear and concise manner to individuals of varying backgrounds, personalities, and authority.
Listening effectively to others and sharing technical knowledge with others.
Securing the trust of others through positive use of open communication.
Selecting appropriate communication forms (verbal, non-verbal, visual, written) and media (face-to-face, electronic, paper-based).