Lead Internal Auditor

Internal Audit

Support Staff - Position - Other - Other

Job Number : 4600230268

Start Date :

Open Date : 07/12/2021

Closing Date : 09/30/2021

POSITION SUMMARY:

Incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing an internal audit program to help the district accomplish its objectives and improve operations. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Internal Compliance. This position will provide regular guidance for a variety of internal and external partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Assist in the development of an annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management.
2. Lead the implementation of the annual audit plan including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by the Executive Director of Internal Compliance.
3. Analyze and evaluate internal controls over school funds and district funds making recommendations for improvements to prevent loss to the district.
4. Assist in analyzing and evaluating school and departmental compliance with district policies, regulations, and state/federal laws.
5. Assist in the evaluation of significant merging/consolidating functions and new/changing services, processes, operations, and controls.
6. Lead the preparation of periodic reports summarizing results of audit activities.
7. Prepare formal written reports covering deficiencies and expressing options on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system.
8. Interpret policies, regulations, and state law for principals, bookkeepers, and staff.
9. Perform audit follow-up visits to determine compliance with audit recommendations and correction of problems noted.
10. Prepare work papers and schedules for the external auditors.
11. Lead the investigation of suspected fraudulent activities within the district.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• This position requires knowledge of governmental accounting and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Knowledge of school district operations and finance preferred.
• This position requires the ability to organize and analyze data from a variety of sources and in a variety of formats and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Incumbent should have a working knowledge of personal computers and their software especially Microsoft Office.

Requirements :

EDUCATION:

- Bachelor degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

- Certification, or working towards certification, as a Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor is preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum five years of financial accounting or auditing experience.

Compensation :

Salary Grade: 130

Salary Range: FY'21 APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)

Work Year: Annual

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employment Category :
At-Will

Reports to: : Executive Director of Internal Compliance