Internal Audit Director
Reporting directly to the Internal Audit (IA) Director, responsible for supporting the IA Director in managing the Internal Audit Division and acts in a lead capacity in their absence. Schedules and performs complex financial, operational, contract, compliance, and assurance audits for internal departments and vendors while maintaining independence and objectivity.
Examples Of Work Performed
- Assists in supervising and coordinating day-to-day operations
- Performs review of all draft audit reports prior to going to the IA Director for final approval
- Communicates regularly with county personnel, management, and elected officials in support of audit activity
- Performs advanced full charge audits of essential county offices and vendors using proven audit theory
- Conducts quarterly and annual performance evaluations and makes pay decisions
- Reviews and approves timesheets and coordinates time off
- Provides direction and training to new auditors as they advance in their designated role
- Assists IA Director in creating budget
- Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracy
- Develops audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives / methodologies
- Researches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilities
- Evaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the office with the goal of improving processes
- Maintains responsibilities for fieldwork including sampling, transaction testing, data analysis, and tracing funds
- Assists county staff with various audit-related issues
- Assists with gathering data from various county offices for external auditors
- Assists in developing and executing the approved annual audit plan
- Reviews and revises audit schedules for direct reports
- Serves as administrator for audit management software
- Serves as back-up to the IA Director and Contract Auditor
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
- Performs advanced projects as assigned
Organization Relationships
Reports directly to Internal Audit DirectorDirect Reports YesPhysical Demands
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting / carryingPosition involves operating a motor vehicleEnvironmental Factors
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentRegular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight / out of state travelOccasionally required to work remotelyIrregular Hours
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and six (6) years of relevant audit experienceTwo (2) years of supervisory experienceWorking knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, cash handling practices, and contractsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systemsWorking knowledge of local or county governmentsLicenses and Certifications Required
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Required within thirty (30) days of employmentValid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications
Experience with TeamMate Audit ManagementExperience with TeamMate analytics or comparable applicationCertified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below :
Criminal background check : YesMotor Vehicle Record check : YesDrug screening : NoPhysical exam : NoPsychological exam : NoAdditional : N / ASupplemental Information
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.