Monroe County Clerk’s Office Looking for Internal Auditor at Key West, Florida Full Time

We are seeking fast learners with a keen attention to detail who can help us achieve high standards in customer service, efficiency and innovation.

Summary Description

Under direction of the Internal Audit Director, perform audits of Monroe County’s operations. The Internal Auditor is responsible for performing financial, compliance, and performance audits and special projects. This position conducts interviews, performs analyses, verifies compliance, and performs other needed research to support conclusions and make recommendations to management. The Internal Auditor is expected to adhere to generally accepted auditing standards to sufficiently document all audit work. This position also performs the required audit of guardianships.

Tasks

Under the direction of the Internal Audit Director, performs financial, operational, and compliance audits of Monroe County’s operations and contract performance.
Verifies compliance with applicable Florida Statutes, Monroe County ordinances and resolutions, contract provisions, and established policies and procedures.
Develops and revises an audit program based on each audit’s scope and objectives.
Reviews the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
Reviews the systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations.
Reviews means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verifies existence of such assets.
Appraises the economy and efficiency with which resources are applied.
Reviews operation of programs to determine whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.
Meets the appropriate County personnel and/or third parties for conducting audit fieldwork.
While performing audit fieldwork, exercises tact and clearly communicates will all levels of County government.
Prepares audit workpapers to provide sufficient, competent, relevant, useful information to support audit findings. Includes preparing cost versus benefit analyses for audit recommendations.
Drafts audit reports that presents findings and recommendations for the Director’s review.

Knowledge and Abilities Required

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, the public, other professionals, and co-workers.
General knowledge of generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS), generally accepted governmental accounting principles (GAAP), Florida’s Public Records Laws and Florida’s record retention requirements.
Knowledge of government budgeting practices and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to problem solve, make recommendations and use logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each recommendation.
Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, public policy, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
Previous audit experience in government and/or business.

License and/or Certificates Required

Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Information Systems Auditor or a willingness to obtain one or more of the listed certifications.

Discretion

Works under the general supervision and direction of the Internal Audit Director. This position is expected to exercise independent professional judgment in performing audit procedures.

Contacts

The Internal Auditor works closely and on a routine basis with the Internal Audit Director, other Internal Audit staff, and Clerk’s Finance and IT Department staff. In addition, the Internal Auditor must develop contacts with County Board management and staff, various third parties including other Florida county staff and staff of the State of Florida.

Supervisory Authority

None

The Monroe County Clerk is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy