Internal Auditor I - Procedures & Training Division

Internal Auditor I

Pima County's Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated individual to join our internal audit team. The successful candidate for this entry-level position will learn from a team of dedicated professionals that assess risks throughout County operations and make recommendations to address identified concerns. In this role, you will assist the internal audit team as it collaborates with members of the department under review to understand the County's current operations and develop improvements as needed. This position also assists with documenting all work performed and drafting reports to communicate any notable observations once their analysis is complete. The ideal candidate will be coachable and learn quickly while demonstrating dependability and excellent communication skills. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-rounded team player with a positive attitude that wants to grow their professional skill set.

What you'll do:

• Assist other members of the internal audit team as they perform their assigned projects to evaluate County processes and procedures.
• Learn the County's current organizational structure, operations, and procedures, as well as relevant best practices used by other organizations.
• Assist senior auditors as they identify potential weaknesses in the County's current business practices and work with client departments to develop appropriate solutions.
• Learn the process of reviewing software applications used by the County to identify potential security vulnerabilities and operational issues.
• Learn how senior auditors document the work they perform using audit management software (currently TeamMate+) and assist with creating written reports to communicate the results of each project to County management.

What we're looking for:

• A learner who is curious about how and why things work.
• Detail-oriented individual who can still see the big picture.
• Creative problem solver who is great at observing a process and developing innovative approaches to overcome obstacles.
• Critical thinker that is unafraid to question the conventional approach.
• Effective communicator that is outgoing and can work with a wide range of personality types.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assists in conducting internal audits by gathering and analyzing financial data; evaluating compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; performing risk assessments and identifying key areas of focus; and supporting the development of audit objectives, scope, and testing procedures;
• Assists in preparing work papers and testing financial processes to identify errors, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies;
• Participates in and documents interviews with employees and stakeholders to gather relevant information while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the security of sensitive audit information;
• Assists in identifying audit findings and developing recommendations to address deficiencies or enhance controls;
• Assists with drafting written audit reports, consultation memos, and application review issue forms to document findings and recommendations;
• Participates in presenting audit findings, issues, and potential impacts to department personnel;
• Attends meetings with department management to review audit results and review draft reports;
• Participates in follow-up audits to assess corrective actions taken by departments;
• Supports the review of automated systems to assess internal controls and identify areas needing improvement;
• Researches and applies audit standards, policies, and best practices while collaborating with senior auditors to gain knowledge of audit techniques and methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

OR:

Associate degree AND two years of professional-level experience in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or closely related field as defined by the department at the time of recruitment.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

(See Special Notice Items for further requirements.)

(Applicants for positions in this classification with non-accounting majors, such as public or business administration, must provide transcripts at the time of application showing completion of at least nine semester hours (or the equivalent) in college-level accounting courses.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience with cash handling, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or inventory processes.
• Experience delivering presentations or providing instruction to others.
• Experience providing customer service, including effective communication, timely responses, and a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Experience creating/modifying spreadsheets and/or extracting information from databases.
• Experience providing or receiving constructive feedback on written materials.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Motion Activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - may be required to operate a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.