Internal Auditor II

Internal Audit DirectorReporting 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. Funded to begin on/after 10/1/2026.Examples of Work Performed:Trains and assists Internal Auditor I positions with assigned auditsPerforms advanced full charge audits of essential county offices and vendors using proven audit theoryCompletes special project audits and contract audits outside the realm of county departmentsEvaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the office with the goal of improving processesReviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracyAnalyzes data and internal control strengths and weaknesses; assists in maintaining internal controlsCreates audit reports and summarizes any audit findings and makes recommendations as needed; follows up on past recommendationsReceives data from multiple sources, configures and extracts relevant data; performs data mining and analysis to identify anomalies, patterns, sets, and other trendsResearches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilitiesCommunicates frequently with county personnel, department heads, and elected officials as it applies to the positionSubmits audit reports with supporting documentation through the review processMeets with department heads/elected officials to review audit findingsEvaluates audit results and makes recommendation to improve and strengthen internal controls surrounding manual and automated accounting systemsDistributes final audit reports to appropriate personnel after acquiring approvalDevelops audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives/methodologiesFocuses on transaction testing through sampling and tracing financial activity; reviews internal controls, and completes compliance testingNotifies and interviews pertinent personnel regarding risk, audit scope, and objectivesConducts peer reviews of work performed by other auditorsParticipates in creating standard operating procedures for new processes that ariseRecords audit steps and processes for documentation purposesAssists county departments with cash drawer needs; resolves cash overages/shortagesCreates and maintains various reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materialsAssists other Internal Audit staffAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms advanced projects as assignedOrganization Relationships:Reports directly to – Assistant Internal Audit DirectorDirect Reports – NoPhysical Demands:Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carryingPosition involves operating a motor vehicleEnvironmental Factors:Work is primarily conducted indoors in an air-conditioned environmentRegular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight/out of state travelOccasionally required to work remotelyIrregular Hours:Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and three (3) years of relevant audit experienceWorking knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practicesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systemsLicenses and Certifications:Required within thirty (30) days of employment:Valid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications:Experience with TeamMate Audit ManagementExperience with TeamMate Analytics or a comparable applicationCertified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Employment Testing:Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/AWilliamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short-term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.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.