Internal Control Auditor

Job description
Position Objective
To provide assistance and guidance in the area of financial operations, control audits, and preparation of financial statements as well as department reports for management. This position is responsible for analyzing, researching, designing, recommending, and implementing financial operational practices focusing on internal controls and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Assists with the preparation of annual financial statements ensuring accurate reflection of the county’s financial condition.
2. Collaborates with and recommends best practices on internal controls to better protect assets and/or improve operations.
3. Evaluates, designs, recommends and implements improvements to the County's systems to protect assets, personnel and operations.
4. Conducts operational and financial audits and presents findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee.
5. Creates new policies and reviews existing policies for revisions ensuring alignment with federal, state and local laws and policies.
6. Participates on the Grant Committee ensuring accurate grant reporting.
7. Assists with external auditors and follow-up on the implementation of the recommendations.
8. Collaborates with department heads and their staff to design financial and procedural systems within federal, state and county guidelines and coordinates implementation.
+. Investigates suspected fraud or other irregularities and creates written recommendations.
10. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
11. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.