Entry level internal auditor Jobs in Hialeah, FL

Nature of Work

Performs assigned professional audit work of various City departments, agencies, and contractors. Employees in this classification perform audit assignments using audit program guides and apply professional audit standards. Incumbents must exercise professional knowledge and independent judgment in identifying material deficiencies that require correction.

Employees in this class examine, analyze, and verify financial records, contracts / agreements, and any other applicable documentation related to City departments and operating agencies and independently owned businesses having contracts, leases, and franchises with the City. Assignments are usually determined in scope and coverage by departmental regulations and statutory requirements, and incumbents utilize audit program guides and apply professional auditing standards. Employees work on audits or special assignments jointly or independently. Incumbents must exercise professional knowledge and independent judgment in auditing financial, system, or internal control problems that require correction. Supervision is received from the Inspector General, Chief Auditor or Deputy Chief Auditor who reviews work progress and adherence to professional auditing standards, program guidelines, and established timelines.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Prepares specific risk assessments of the auditee’s operations after sufficiently researching the auditee’s operations
• Prepares audit programs, detailing audit objectives and steps to take in the audit
• Conducts routine audit assignments by planning, examining, and verifying evidentiary data
• Discusses any unusual findings with superiors during the audit process
• Works closely with the City Administration, City Attorney’s Office, Department Heads, contractors and their designees during the audit process
• Prepares written report of findings, including summaries of supporting information and recommendations for corrective action
• Participates in exit conferences with auditees and superiors to discuss findings and recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions
• Finalizes audit reports issued to the City Commission, City Administration, departments, and affected entities, which are posted on the City’s website
• Performs miscellaneous audit functions such as payroll distribution, cash counts, productivity analysis, verification of travel expense reports, and direct payment vouchers
• Attends at least 40 hours annually of relevant seminars, webinars, and trainings to maintain achieved certifications
• Periodically attends Audit Committee meetings to present completed audit reports and answer any related questions
• Performs related tasks as required

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED :

Three years’ experience in auditingGraduation from accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Public or Business Administration or equivalentWithin two years of being hired, the individual is expected to attain a designated certification from the Association of Inspectors General, Institute of Internal Auditors or other similar organization

DESIRED :

Public Sector (municipal) internal audit experienceWorking knowledge of automated financial management systemsExperience preferred in spreadsheet, database and word processing PC software productsExperience in utilizing auditing management software and automated working papers

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