Supervisor of Internal Audit - County Auditor's Office - 0410 - 1250
Salary:
$34.
07 HourlyLocation :
Corpus Christi, TXJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
23-01807Department:
COUNTY AUDITOROpening Date:
07/26/2023Closing Date:
8/16/2023 11:
59 PM CentralSUMMARY
Summary:
Manages and guides the daily operations of the internal audit division.
Issues audit reports in accordance with state statutes and auditing standards to provide management with the information needed to evaluate the adequacy of the county's internal controls.
Assists the county auditor with developing the county's audit plan, objectives and audit programs.
The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the Department Head.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following:
Confers with the county auditor on the formulation of the county's audit plan, divisional procedures and policies, audit objectives and programs that ensures adequate oversight of county operations to provide management with reasonable assurance that the goals of the internal control system are maintained.
Advises the county auditor on and makes recommendations on the department's and county wide accounting procedures.
Manages the daily operations of the internal audit division consistent with department procedures, policies and goals as approved by the county auditor.
Responsible for intimately knowing the internal operations of every county department and the laws under which they function in order to produce professional audits.
Keeps informed of legislative, county wide and intra departmental changes.
Performs supervisory review on internal audit reports that include evaluating, and making recommendations on the effectiveness and efficiency of the county's internal control systems concerned with safeguarding of assets, reliability of financial records and compliance with regulations, policies and procedures; produces the final internal audit reports with the approval of the county auditor to provide management with reliable information on the adequacy of the county's internal control system.
Conducts, prepares and maintains written vulnerability assessments to rank the susceptibility of county offices to the occurrence of waste, fraud, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation; noncompliance with applicable law; and inadequate record keeping for the purpose of setting priorities for internal auditing.
Directs and supervises the internal auditors and ensures that the work is done in accordance with auditing standards insuring that independence and objectivity is maintained.
Ensures the audit manual is updated periodically and makes recommendations as determined necessary.
Regularly meets with county auditor to discuss audits in progress, system changes, new software implementations and other matters of note.
Informs county auditor immediately of unaccounted for variances, losses, shortages or thefts of funds or property.
Makes suggestions on courses of action and/or takes appropriate action as determined necessary.
Prepares and maintains the county's master list of all bank accounts.
Prepares the Summary of Revenue Reports for submission to the commissioners court; briefs the county auditor on same.
Prepares agency schedule and other schedules for publication in the County's comprehensive annual financial report.
Resolves problem transactions or situations from daily operations or routine matters of the internal audit division, and from those presented by the outside auditor.
Meets with department heads or chief assistants and department employees as necessary as part of the preliminary review on every audit.
Consults with and advises departmental management on what internal controls and activity controls are, why they are necessary, and assists them in the development of written controls and procedures.
Conducts exit conferences, usually in accompaniment of the county auditor, with the departmental management at the completion of every audit.
Facilitates the implementation of audit recommendations as appropriate and evaluates the effectiveness and quality of corrective action taken in response to audit recommendations; takes action as determined necessary.
Plans necessary and desirable training sessions for the staff, communicates relevant community and county developments impacting the division.
Supervises the work and job performance of internal auditors, including recruiting, hiring and firing recommendations, orientation, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions; prepares revisions to job descriptions.
Assists staff as needed with the difficult steps in the performance of internal control reviews andother audits.
Develops and plans the appropriate audit program including designing the tests to be performed that will satisfy the audit objectives for approval by the county auditor.
Serves as an important liaison between the county departments and county auditor to ensure good communication lines remain intact to facilitate coordination and interaction with the department's other activities.
Participates in staff meetings.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE A degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university, plus three years of accounting and auditing experience.
Supervisory experience is desirable.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Within two years of employment, certification on internal auditing must be attained.
Nueces County will pay for the expenses of study guides and fees.
May be required to possess a Texas Drivers License.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing techniques and procedures.
Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software on a personal computer.
Ability to evaluate financial records, to select and develop pertinent data, to balance multiple priorities, to prepare concise reports and to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate others.
Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other county employees and officials, outside auditors and the general public.
Available benefits as a Nueces County employee:
Group Insurance Benefits Health Insurance - Aetna PPO or Christus Health EPO Plan Dental Insurance - optional Vision Insurance - optional Short and Long-term Disability Insurance - Core no cost to employee Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Flexible health and dependent day care accountsRetirement program - Deferred Compensation 457Paid time off - Vacation, Sick leave, HolidaysLongevity PayDirect DepositEducation Assistance Program01 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Auditing Communication Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Finance Reliability Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$34.
07 HourlyLocation :
Corpus Christi, TXJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
23-01807Department:
COUNTY AUDITOROpening Date:
07/26/2023Closing Date:
8/16/2023 11:
59 PM CentralSUMMARY
Summary:
Manages and guides the daily operations of the internal audit division.
Issues audit reports in accordance with state statutes and auditing standards to provide management with the information needed to evaluate the adequacy of the county's internal controls.
Assists the county auditor with developing the county's audit plan, objectives and audit programs.
The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the Department Head.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following:
Confers with the county auditor on the formulation of the county's audit plan, divisional procedures and policies, audit objectives and programs that ensures adequate oversight of county operations to provide management with reasonable assurance that the goals of the internal control system are maintained.
Advises the county auditor on and makes recommendations on the department's and county wide accounting procedures.
Manages the daily operations of the internal audit division consistent with department procedures, policies and goals as approved by the county auditor.
Responsible for intimately knowing the internal operations of every county department and the laws under which they function in order to produce professional audits.
Keeps informed of legislative, county wide and intra departmental changes.
Performs supervisory review on internal audit reports that include evaluating, and making recommendations on the effectiveness and efficiency of the county's internal control systems concerned with safeguarding of assets, reliability of financial records and compliance with regulations, policies and procedures; produces the final internal audit reports with the approval of the county auditor to provide management with reliable information on the adequacy of the county's internal control system.
Conducts, prepares and maintains written vulnerability assessments to rank the susceptibility of county offices to the occurrence of waste, fraud, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation; noncompliance with applicable law; and inadequate record keeping for the purpose of setting priorities for internal auditing.
Directs and supervises the internal auditors and ensures that the work is done in accordance with auditing standards insuring that independence and objectivity is maintained.
Ensures the audit manual is updated periodically and makes recommendations as determined necessary.
Regularly meets with county auditor to discuss audits in progress, system changes, new software implementations and other matters of note.
Informs county auditor immediately of unaccounted for variances, losses, shortages or thefts of funds or property.
Makes suggestions on courses of action and/or takes appropriate action as determined necessary.
Prepares and maintains the county's master list of all bank accounts.
Prepares the Summary of Revenue Reports for submission to the commissioners court; briefs the county auditor on same.
Prepares agency schedule and other schedules for publication in the County's comprehensive annual financial report.
Resolves problem transactions or situations from daily operations or routine matters of the internal audit division, and from those presented by the outside auditor.
Meets with department heads or chief assistants and department employees as necessary as part of the preliminary review on every audit.
Consults with and advises departmental management on what internal controls and activity controls are, why they are necessary, and assists them in the development of written controls and procedures.
Conducts exit conferences, usually in accompaniment of the county auditor, with the departmental management at the completion of every audit.
Facilitates the implementation of audit recommendations as appropriate and evaluates the effectiveness and quality of corrective action taken in response to audit recommendations; takes action as determined necessary.
Plans necessary and desirable training sessions for the staff, communicates relevant community and county developments impacting the division.
Supervises the work and job performance of internal auditors, including recruiting, hiring and firing recommendations, orientation, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions; prepares revisions to job descriptions.
Assists staff as needed with the difficult steps in the performance of internal control reviews andother audits.
Develops and plans the appropriate audit program including designing the tests to be performed that will satisfy the audit objectives for approval by the county auditor.
Serves as an important liaison between the county departments and county auditor to ensure good communication lines remain intact to facilitate coordination and interaction with the department's other activities.
Participates in staff meetings.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE A degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university, plus three years of accounting and auditing experience.
Supervisory experience is desirable.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Within two years of employment, certification on internal auditing must be attained.
Nueces County will pay for the expenses of study guides and fees.
May be required to possess a Texas Drivers License.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing techniques and procedures.
Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software on a personal computer.
Ability to evaluate financial records, to select and develop pertinent data, to balance multiple priorities, to prepare concise reports and to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate others.
Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other county employees and officials, outside auditors and the general public.
Available benefits as a Nueces County employee:
Group Insurance Benefits Health Insurance - Aetna PPO or Christus Health EPO Plan Dental Insurance - optional Vision Insurance - optional Short and Long-term Disability Insurance - Core no cost to employee Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Flexible health and dependent day care accountsRetirement program - Deferred Compensation 457Paid time off - Vacation, Sick leave, HolidaysLongevity PayDirect DepositEducation Assistance Program01 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Auditing Communication Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Finance Reliability Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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