Internal Auditor I

Internal Audit Director

Reporting directly to the Assistant Internal Audit Director, responsible for scheduling and performing financial, operational, compliance, and assurance audits of internal departments while maintaining independence and objectivity. Level I of II in Internal Audit.

Performs full charge audits of essential county offices using proven audit theory

Evaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the offices and departments 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 information 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 recommendations to improve and strengthen internal controls surrounding manual and automated accounting systems

Distributes final audit reports to appropriate personnel after acquiring approval

Assists in developing 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 audit documents including reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materials

Assists other Internal Audit staff

Attends all meetings and trainings, as required

Performs special projects as assigned

Reports directly to – Assistant Internal Audit Director

Direct Reports – No

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

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

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

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and one (1) year of related experience

Basic knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and cash handling practices

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems

Valid driver's license

One (1) year of prior auditing experience

Experience with TeamMate Audit Management or a comparable application

Experience with TeamMate Analytics or a comparable application

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Criminal background check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes

Williamson 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.