Williamson County (Tx) Georgetown , TX 78627
Posted 3 weeks ago
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Internal Audit (IA) Director, responsible for supporting the IA Director in managing the Internal Audit Division and acts in a lead capacity in their absence. Schedules and performs complex financial, operational, contract, compliance, and assurance audits for internal departments and vendors while maintaining independence and objectivity.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Assists in supervising and coordinating day-to-day operations
Performs review of all draft audit reports prior to going to the IA Director for final approval
Communicates regularly with county personnel, management, and elected officials in support of audit activity
Performs advanced full charge audits of essential county offices and vendors using proven audit theory
Performs personnel management, including hiring, termination, employee recognition, and disciplinary action
Conducts quarterly and annual performance evaluations and makes pay decisions
Reviews and approves timesheets and coordinates time off
Provides direction and training to new auditors as they advance in their designated role
Assists IA Director in creating budget
Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracy
Develops audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives/methodologies
Researches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilities
Evaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the office with the goal of improving processes
Maintains responsibilities for fieldwork including sampling, transaction testing, data analysis, and tracing funds
Assists county staff with various audit-related issues
Assists with gathering data from various county offices for external auditors
Assists in developing and executing the approved annual audit plan
Reviews and revises audit schedules for direct reports
Serves as administrator for audit management software
Serves as back-up to the IA Director and Contract Auditor
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs advanced projects as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
Position involves operating a motor vehicle
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Regular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight/out of state travel
Occasionally required to work remotely
IRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and six (6) years of relevant audit experience
Two (2) years of supervisory experience
Working knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, cash handling practices, and contracts
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systems
Working knowledge of local or county governments
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with TeamMate Audit Management
Experience with TeamMate analytics or comparable application
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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