Internal Auditor – Territorial Full Time

Description

This position is based within the VI Department of Education (VIDE) Office of Internal Audit (OIA) to function independently in audits of accounts, functions and procedures within the department.  The incumbent reports to the Chief Internal Auditor and is expected to exercise considerable judgment and independence in performing the various responsibilities.  Work is reviewed by both the Chief Internal Auditor and the Director of Internal Audit for accuracy and conformance with established guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform operational, financial and compliance audits of fiscal and operational records, processes, procedures and controls relating to accounting and fiduciary activities.
• Receive instructions from the Director of Internal Audit and the Chief Internal Auditor regarding the general objectives of the audit and the outline of the audit program.
• With guidance, prepares audit working papers showing financial schedules and supporting documents, statistical data and all other data, explaining the findings and results of an audit in accordance with audit standards
• Reports audit findings and recommends management solutions for the correction of deficiencies or improvements in operations.
• Participates in conferences with representatives of the organization audited to establish cooperative relationship and devise concerted approaches to problems.
• With assistance, plans assigned segments of the audit.
• Recommends the means of obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of control and on the efficiency or performance of the activities being reviewed.
• Participates in entrance and exit conferences covering the scope of the activity audited and the resulting audit findings and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with the major study area in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance which includes 21 credits in Accounting or Auditing subjects and at least five (5) years of practical related experience

Position Factors

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, principles, practices, laws, regulations and guidelines as they apply to government operations.
• Demonstrates ability to organize, coordinate, and execute on details.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage and participate in multiple, concurrent projects.
• Excellent skills in communicating clearly and effectively in English, including writing clear and concise documents.
• Knowledge of report writing.
• Ability to plan work and take direction from supervisors and managers.