Internal Auditor

Definition: Under general supervision of an Internal Audit Manager performs internal audits and analyzes a variety of accounting transactions to examine and conclude on the financial and operating integrity of the SRPMIC Government departments divisions and Community Enterprises. Completes audit assignments in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks knowledge abilities skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

1. Operations: Completes audit assignments in an accurate and timely manner as directed by the individual engagement work plans and the Senior Internal Auditor or Internal Audit Manager.

• Develops and applies the understanding of existing business processes governmental operations and related controls through interviews and observations.
• Conducts audits as requested on departmental processes to identify ways to increase efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Develops process maps to illustrate informational systems and operational processes.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and application of internal audit policies practices and procedures.
• Makes recommendations for improvement of audit processes.
• Becomes familiar with the SRPMIC Government guidelines for the various SRPMIC Government Departments and Enterprises in order to effectively audit and provide assistance when necessary.
• Reviews and analyzes a variety of accounting transactions involving Federal State and Community funded programs to validate transactions are recorded properly.
• Provides concise and complete documentation of audit testing and results.
• Complies with governmental generally accepted accounting and audit principles.

• Assists in the preparation and interpretation of complex financial and administrative reports under supervision of a Senior Internal Auditor or Internal Audit Manager.
• Prepares and submits accurate and complete planning memos to the Senior Internal Auditor or Internal Audit Manager.
• Prepares and submits accurate and complete reports to the Senior Internal Auditor or Internal Audit Manager.
• Presents audit reports with no grammatical or spelling errors.
• Adheres to the audit timeline and reporting schedules.
• Performs follow-up reviews as required.

• Knowledge of the history culture laws ordinances customs and traditions of the SRPMIC and its entities.
• Knowledge of the principles and best practices of internal auditing.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational financial administration.
• Knowledge of general accounting theories principles and practices of auditing.

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial reports department organization charts and department source documents.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws rules regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of SRPMIC policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Yellow Book auditing procedures.
• Knowledge of GASB and FASB standards.
• Knowledge of computerized products used in auditing and accounting systems and processes.
• Knowledge of business and management practices relating to general ledger accounts and other financial records.
• Knowledge of statistical sampling methodologies.
• Knowledge of the COSO framework.

• Skill applying auditing and accounting methods and techniques.
• Skill with mathematical computation and in using computerized products for auditing.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Community officials managers and other staff.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with those being audited administrative staff and co-workers.
• Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction punctuation and grammar in a timely manner.
• Ability to comprehend written materials including basic mathematical calculations required.
• Ability to use a laptop or desktop computer including the following software: Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Education & Experience:
  • A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting Business Management Information Technology or closely related field
  • 2 years experience in public accounting or internal auditing required.
  • A professional certification such as CPA CIA CFE or CMA is preferred.

• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered with the written permission of the Director of Internal Audit.

• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19 Underfill

• May be required to work outside normal work hours including nights weekends and holidays. Due to the confidential nature of the job class an extensive background check will be conducted.