About the position
The Controller's Office of the County of San Mateo seeks applicants with experience in internal auditing, risk assessment, and business process analysis for the advanced-level position of Senior Internal Auditor. The Controller's Office mission is to promote the County's operational effectiveness and ensure its financial transparency and integrity by providing quality accounting, audit, and financial reporting services. The Internal Audit Division works to ensure County assets and reduce risks by conducting independent operations and internal control audits to assist County management in improving operations and reducing risks related to the County's programs, functions, and information systems. Audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Completing audit projects independently in a comprehensive manner.
- Performing risk assessments of operations, business processes/procedures, and internal controls.
- Identifying and communicating issues and developing recommended internal control procedures and solutions to address business risks and improve operational effectiveness.
- Providing objective analyses, reviewing internal controls, and developing and making recommendations to improve internal controls and effectiveness of business operations.
- Ensuring audit findings, analysis, and recommendations are well supported with proper documentation and evidence.
- Developing audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risks and testing objectives.
- Obtaining and reviewing evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-supported and documented.
- Communicating assigned tasks to engagement team in a clear and concise manner.
- Developing effective working relationships with auditees.
Requirements
- A four-year degree or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university, with a major or concentration in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Internal Audit certificates (highly desirable).
- A minimum of four years of responsible professional experience conducting complex audits, compliance reviews, and internal control assessments in accordance with professional auditing standards.
- One year of experience as supervisor or project leader.
- Extensive experience in the application of auditing and accounting principles and best practices in operational and business process analysis.
- Experience in performing audits of information (IT) systems and related processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent research skills.
- The ability to work on several projects simultaneously with minimal direction or oversight.
- The ability to interact with the public, staff, and management on all levels in a professionally cordial and confident manner.
- Experience in information systems and software applications such as the Microsoft applications, data analysis tools, TeamMate for auditing, etc.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development
