Senior Staff Auditor

Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
• Conducts pre-engagement planning to include independent research of topics/process areas, development of scope and objectives, entrance preparation and testing approach
• Performs research and analysis of applicable laws and regulations, governance frameworks and business processes to determine compliance
• Conducts in-depth analysis of financial data, including budgets, expenditures, revenue streams and financial statements to identify trends, anomalies, areas of concern and opportunities for improvement
• Evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, the impact of control gaps and regulatory compliance
• Develops strategies to mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiencies, vetting recommendations with appropriate process owners
• Prepares work papers and ensures documentation accurately supports the results of the analysis/testing performed, drawn conclusions, findings and recommendations
• Formulates detailed, factual, and objective reports presenting engagement results and associated recommendations to leadership and appropriate stakeholders
• Evaluates audit client responses and recommends appropriate action to determine compliance with recommendations
• Collaborates with OCA staff to effectively facilitate assignments and contribute to project success
• Collaborates with other County offices to gather information and prepare/present compliance recommendations
• Coordinates with other external oversight bodies, as needed, to provide assistance or complete projects
• Performs budget analysis to include reviewing financial trends, obtaining support for cost estimates, recommending cost savings, and drafting amendments to the budget bills
• Performs legislation reviews to include assessing the financial and policy impact of legislation
• Meets with the County Council, County officials, and representatives of agencies; prepares and presents findings and recommendations to the County Council and other elected and appointed officials; attends meetings of the County Council; and responds to Council inquiries
• Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and professional standards, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS)
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting or finance, or a related field
• Three (3) years' experience in accounting or auditing. 

NOTE: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. NOTE: This position requires a background investigation.

NOTE: This position requires a background investigation