Internal Auditor I

Internal Auditor I

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or a related field
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

Responsibilities

• Conducts audits of the County’s financial and accounting systems, departmental operations, programs, and contracts
• Performs research and risk assessments to determine operational and financial areas to audit
• Performs audit fieldwork consisting of conducting interviews, gathering information and evidence, conducting tests, and reviewing financial statements and reports
• Determines compliance with federal and state laws, grant requirements, and County policies
• Evaluates internal and management controls
• Analyzes processes and work methods and prepares a report on findings
• Prepares audit documentation, memoranda, and other correspondence
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other professional certification relevant to internal auditing
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards, and the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Knowledge of COSO, fraud investigation procedures, and technical audit tools
• Knowledge of research techniques, including interviews, sampling, literature reviews, and quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Knowledge of audit management software and commonly used Microsoft products