Internal Auditor

Delray Beach, Florida - Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach, FL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This is responsible professional and administrative work in the independent audit of financial data and operational procedures to determine both the adequacy and compliance of the City's internal controls, accounting and financial management practices, and financial record keeping and reporting. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Commission.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, schedules, assigns and updates an internal annual audit plan, including objectives and goals, and coordinates internal audit efforts with those of the independent public accountant and the Finance Director.
• Conducts a periodic review and appraisal of all departmental operations to determine compliance with applicable ordinances, regulations and laws.
• Advises the City Commission on a continuing basis of any fiscal or other operation within the City which should be reviewed.
• Provides for a review of the internal control of administrative and accounting mechanisms to ensure a sound administration and to deter the occurrence of fraudulent acts.
• Performs tests and evaluations to assure compliance with contracts and grant requirements.
• Provides for any analysis and assessment of the relevance and efficiency of the activity structures of the organization, its plans and objectives, and its use of human and material resources.
• Discusses recommendations with officials and works collaboratively with departments in identifying solutions and methods of implementing recommendations.
• Maintains internal audit report control showing disposition of findings and actions taken on recommendations.
• Conducts training in internal audit policies, methods and procedures for management.
• Coordinates the preparation of the organization's reply to outside independent audits.
• Directs and monitors the implementation of City and departmental Affirmative Action plans.
• Acts as a resource for all City departments in addressing questions on accounting practices, procedures, and internal controls.
• Performs related work as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting.
• Minimum of five years' experience in auditing financial accounting systems.
• Professional experience as an internal or external auditor of government accounting systems.
• Must hold an active license to practice public accounting pursuant to Florida Statute FS Ch. 473.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) or Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of various internal auditing standards including IIA and AICPA standards.

Benefits

• Veteran's preference applies
• EEO Statement: The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.
• Non-Smoking: The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace.