Internal Auditor II

Job Summary Reporting directly to the Assistant Internal Audit Director, responsible for scheduling and performing complex audits, including financial, operational, compliance, contract, and assurance audits, for internal departments and vendors while maintaining independence and objectivity. Evaluates the effectiveness of audit procedures and provides consultation to county personnel. Level II of II in Internal Audit. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Trains and assists Internal Auditor I positions with assigned audits Performs advanced full charge audits of essential county offices and vendors using proven audit theory Completes special project audits and contract audits outside the realm of county departments Evaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the office with the goal of improving processes Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracy Analyzes data and internal control strengths and weaknesses; assists in maintaining internal controls Creates audit reports and summarizes any audit findings and makes recommendations as needed; follows up on past recommendations Receives data from multiple sources, configures and extracts relevant data; performs data mining and analysis to identify anomalies, patterns, sets, and other trends Researches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilities Communicates frequently with county personnel, department heads, and elected officials as it applies to the position Submits audit reports with supporting documentation through the review process Meets with department heads/elected officials to review audit findings Evaluates audit results and makes recommendation to improve and strengthen internal controls surrounding manual and automated accounting systems Distributes final audit reports to appropriate personnel after acquiring approval Develops audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives/methodologies Focuses on transaction testing through sampling and tracing financial activity; reviews internal controls, and completes compliance testing Notifies and interviews pertinent personnel regarding risk, audit scope, and objectives Conducts peer reviews of work performed by other auditors Participates in creating standard operating procedures for new processes that arise Records audit steps and processes for documentation purposes Assists county departments with cash drawer needs; resolves cash overages/shortages Creates and maintains various reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materials Assists other Internal Audit staff Attends all meetings and trainings, as required Performs advanced projects as assigned ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to – Assistant Internal Audit Director Direct Reports – No PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying Position involves operating a motor vehicle ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Work is primarily conducted indoors in an air-conditioned environment Regular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight/out of state travel Occasionally required to work remotely IRREGULAR HOURS Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and three (3) years of relevant audit experience Working knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practices Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systems LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required Within Thirty (30) Days Of Employment Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications Experience with TeamMate Audit Management Experience with TeamMate Analytics or a comparable application Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) EMPLOYMENT TESTING Criminal background check: Yes Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes Drug screening: No Physical exam: No Psychological exam: No Additional: N/A Employee Benefits Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. group health plans for medical and dental coverage an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) life short- term disability and long-term disability insurance flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Williamson County