Internal Auditor II (Open and Promotional)

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Job description

Description

The Controller's Office of the County of San Mateo seeks applicants with experience in internal auditing, risk assessment, and business process analysis for the mid-level position of Internal Auditor II.

The qualified candidate will have:

* A four-year degree or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university, with a major or concentration in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
* Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Audit certificates (highly-desirable).
* A minimum of two years of responsible professional experience conducting complex audits, compliance reviews, and internal control assessments in accordance with professional auditing standards.
* Experience in the application of auditing and accounting principles and best practices in operational and business process analysis.
* Experience in performing audits of information (IT) systems and related processes.
* The ability to perform well when working independently and in teams.
* The ability to complete audit projects independently.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent research skills.
* The ability to work on several projects simultaneously with minimal direction or oversight.
* A desire to constantly learn about the County departments' various functions and the services provided.
* The ability to interact with the public, staff, and management on all levels in a professional and effective manner.
* Experience in information systems and software applications such as the Microsoft applications, ACL for data analysis, TeamMate for auditing, Monarch, etc.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for:

* Assisting in the completion of audit projects independently and with a team.
* Performing risk assessments of operations, business process/procedures, and internal controls.
* Identifying and communicating issues and developing recommended internal control procedures and solutions to address business risks and improve operational effectiveness.
* Ensuring audit findings, analysis, and recommendations are well supported with proper documentation and evidence.
* Following up with auditees and others to ensure assigned audits and projects stay on track and requested information and documents are provided in a timely manner.
* Developing audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risks and testing objectives.
* Communicating assigned tasks to engagement team in a clear and concise manner.
* Developing effective working relationships with auditees.
* Preparing well-written audit reports and other communications in an accurate, clear and concise manner.

THECONTROLLER'SOFFICE

The Controller's Office mission is to promote the County's operational effectiveness and ensure its financial transparency and integrity by providing quality accounting, audit, and financial reporting services.

THEINTERNAL AUDITDIVISION

The Division works to help safeguard County assets and reduce risks. This is accomplished by conducting independent operations and internal control audits to assist County management to improve operations and reduce risks related to County's programs, functions, and information systems. Audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) guidelines.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited, to the following:

* Prepare clear, concise, and complete financial reports, statements, audit reports, and audit work papers.
* Review financial controls, analyze trends, make recommendations to accounting procedures and controls, and follow up to ensure that recommendations have been implemented.
* Conduct assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end.
* Conduct internal audits of County departments, divisions, and agencies.
* Conduct reviews of County contractors' compliance with contract and other regulatory requirements.
* Prepare audit and financial analysis reports.
* Provide technical support to external auditors and governmental program auditors.
* Conduct research of best practices.
* Perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

* Auditing standards and procedures.
* Principles and practices of government accounting, auditing, and budgeting.
* Principles and practices of business data processing and analysis, particularly related to the processing of accounting information.
* Applicable laws regulating public financial activities and operations.
* Principles of public finance.

Skill/Ability to:

* Audit a variety of internal documents, procedures, and reports.
* Review, analyze, balance, interpret, and reconcile financial reports and transactions.
* Ensure all applicable regulations and directives are followed.
* Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements and other transactions.
* Prepare clear, concise, and complete financial reports, statements, audit reports, and audit work papers.
* Exercise sound independent judgment.
* Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations and analysis.
* Maintain accurate records and files.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and others you interact with at work.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional.Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT:Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply'button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date:Continuous

Application Screening:Week of September 20-23, 2021

Panel Interviews: Ongoing

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HR Analyst: Christina Chan (082321) (Internal Auditor II - E094)