JOB SUMMARY/ DESCRIPTION

The Osceola Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller is looking to onboard a highly motivated Audit Manager, who is willing to work in a culture driven by public service. We are recruiting a professional who will support our organization to oversee, assist and conduct financial audits in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, principles, and standards.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops methods and procedures to identify, assess risk factors and establish audit objectives.
• Conducts all phases of the audit process, including risk assessment, field work, reporting, and follow-up for assigned areas.
• Examines financial records of diverse businesses subject to regulation and/or contractual engagements to ensure adherence to relevant laws and agreements.
• Initiates and executes follow-up audits, documenting the status of management remediation plans.
• Records audit test data and results to support conclusions and findings cited in audit reports.
• Prepares comprehensive written report on results of audit.
• Observes financial related processes to determine extent of controls.
• Manages databases, case file inventory, scheduling, record generation, and documentation preparation.
• Manages, supervises, and evaluates the work of other Auditors as assigned.
• Stays updated on industry developments and applies best practices for improvement.
• Abides by and advises staff of all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of pre-established local, state, and federal policies, regulatory requirements, principles, and standards applicable to the work.
• Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.
• Works independently, or with a team in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion in making sound auditing decisions, identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner.
• Working knowledge of service software, databases, and tools.
• Demonstrates considerable, up to date knowledge of organizational policy, federal and state law related to financial and accounting procedures.
• Open to change and is agile in the midst of a dynamic environment.
• Awareness of industry’s latest technology trends and applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal, and external organizational partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with many potential interruptions while meeting or exceeding commitments and deadlines.
• Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and organized.
• Ability to communicate procedures, and information contained in records in layman’s terms.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, including business English, spelling, arithmetic, and vocabulary.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to produce work in a professional and timely manner.

PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION:

• Acts, dresses, and behaves in a professional manner to reflect a positive image of the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office.
• Establishes and maintains a highly effective working relationship with all levels, both internally and externally, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Supports healthy organizational culture, utilizes progressive practices such as communication, empowerment, innovation, rewards, recognition, and teamwork to promote a positive organizational culture that emphasizes modernization, customer service, leadership, and alignment with the values, goals, and mission of the Clerk & Comptroller Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; Four (4) years of experience in accounting or auditing, preferably with local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, and skills.
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Government Finance Officer designation preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.