SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

Orange County Public Schools • Orlando, FL

8h

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.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in auditing with a CIA or CPA required or five (5) years of progressive experience in auditing without a CIA or CPA.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of enterprise risk assessment and risk-based auditing. Excellent critical thinking, analytical skills and the ability to work independently. Knowledge of governmental fund accounting, auditing and audit standards, budgeting and financial reporting requirements; ability to use microcomputers and scalable computing environments; effective communication skills; skill in management; 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. Ability to act as a lead and provide guidance when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental auditing or finance experience preferred.
• Experience in leading the development and implementation of audit programs 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.
• Comply with Global Internal Audit Standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Code of Ethics, demonstrating integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency. Disclose any ethical conflicts.
• Conduct and manage complex performance and compliance audits and functions within the department consistent with district priorities and expected ends/results, department policies and procedures and the Standards. Perform highly responsible work with limited direct supervision and consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Standards.
• Maintain curiosity and exercise professional courage and skepticism in addition to inquiry and analysis.
• Develop and customize individual audit plans and programs, to include those of a more complex nature. Identify expected outcomes/results for each audit assigned. Provide guidance, as needed.
• Perform as lead auditor 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.
• Apply problem solving techniques for routine and non-routine situations.
• Present findings and propose recommendations that deal with root causes of issues and impact to the district.
• Monitor and track concerns/issues through to their resolution; assist in providing guidance to less experienced staff members.
• Assess and account for 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.
• Comprehend and interpret federal and state laws, rules and regulations and board policies in order to identify instances of school non-compliance with such laws, rules, regulations and policy.
• Lead discussion of audit findings and their impacts professionally and confidently with appropriate levels of the organization. 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 engagement deadlines and objectives are met.
• Keep leadership 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.
• Assess and take account of how IT contributes to OCPS’ objectives, the risks associated with IT and relevance to the audit engagements.
• 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.
• Essential Performance Responsibilities

What This Job Offers

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