Internal Auditor (Controller's Department)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Internal Auditor performs financial and operational audits of the County departments.  Identifies process weaknesses, financial errors, and recommends solutions to audit findings. Regularly works with confidential and HIPAA-restricted information.  May perform special projects or special investigations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Perform financial and operational audits of departments and offices in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and other appropriate standards to ensure compliance with proper internal controls. 
• Participate in training and development to ensure continuing knowledge of audit standards and best professional audit practices and to fulfill continuing professional education requirements prescribed by Government Auditing Standards and required for professional certifications.
• Analyze audit results and strengthen internal controls by assuring the development of meaningful control-related findings and recommendations during the course of audits.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a closely related field. 
• Four years of experience in an auditor or a closely related position.
• Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, and/or Certified - Fraud Examiner is preferred.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for any requirements at the discretion of the Controller.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the principles and skills of internal auditing.
• Working knowledge of the principles and skills of project management to coordinate work as the in-charge auditor over the work of audit team members.
• Working knowledge of the technical requirements of auditing standards as prescribed by the General Accounting Office and the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Ability to assume responsibility for the independent completion of projects.
• Ability to analyze and objectively evaluate complex financial-related activities.
• Ability to objectively analyze operational situations in various work environments and develop and make recommendations for improvements to processes.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and establish and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to persuade auditees to improve and maintain effective internal controls. Ability to collaborate on projects, teams, or committees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally, and in writing.
• Skills in use and application of various office computer programs.
• Ability to interact with outside auditors and state auditors and maintain working relationships.
• Physical presence in the office is required.
• Ability to handle stress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office environments. Required to travel to remote locations within the County and to attend training and conferences. The incumbent must have access to transportation.

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The County of Berks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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