What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Manager position at County of Mecklenburg, NC?
Salary range: $99,602 - $149,401
This is an exempt position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career
The success of Mecklenburg County rests on strong, competent talent at all levels of the organization. Internal Audit conducts independent reviews of each department's financial measures and day-to-day operations, investigates potential cases of fraud at the department or enterprise level, and provides consulting services to County departments on ways to enhance processes, procedures and risk management. If you enjoy working with the public and are looking for a career where your work is important to the community, come be a part of Mecklenburg County and help us provide a community of pride and choice for people to live, learn, work, and recreate.
POSITION SUMMARY
Supervise multiple internal audits, advisory services engagements, and investigation projects evaluating risk management strategies over business risks and accountability. This position will be responsible for overseeing all reviews and assessments of risks - including security of assets, compliance with federal and state rules and regulations and County policies and procedures, reliability and integrity of information, and efficient and effective execution of operations and associated risk management strategies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Manage assigned auditors, audit plans, project budgets, advisory services, special projects, and investigations to ensure accurate and timely results
• Ensure auditors accurately assess the risks and adequacy and effectiveness of risk management strategies such as internal controls over key activities, e.g., processes, systems, or programs
• Ensure auditors document all reports, work papers, and communications in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Train, coach, and mentor senior, staff, and information technology auditors
• Provide advisory services to County department leadership and staff to enhance internal controls based on understanding business process
• Conduct research to identify information required to help lead and develop the department employees
• Complete special projects as requested by the Director of Internal Audit
• Serve on committees or teams as requested by the Director of Internal Audit to provide feedback for improvements or changes, assessing the implications and communicating potential solutions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Minimum of six years auditing experience with at least three years in Internal Auditing, including at least one year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: No
Licenses and Certifications
• Certified Internal Auditor designation required
• Additional professional designations such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner or certification in Risk Management Assurance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Experience with local government operations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
• Supervisory principles
• Internal control systems, internal auditing standards, operational practices, and best practices specific to internal auditing
• Thorough knowledge of internal auditing standards, procedures, techniques, and internal controls.
• Strong working knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Data analytics
Skills
• Managing multiple complex audits, consulting, ad hoc reviews, and/or investigation projects
• Obtaining, preparing, and organizing information and data used in connection with audits and other internal audit activities
• Analyzing highly complex information
• Understanding and evaluating complex processes and internal controls
• Understanding and applying the International Professional Frameworks (the Standards) to all relevant internal auditing activities
• Using critical and analytical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems
• Applying project management and agile auditing techniques to internal audit activities
• Effectively conducting and participating in crucial conversations
• Coaching and mentoring staff
• Developing, preparing, and presenting staff training
Abilities
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements. or cultures
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media, both orally and in writing to individuals or groups in a manner that helps them understand the information provided
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for identifying appropriate solutions; making recommendations that will lead to decisions that are consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Interpersonal Skills: Working well both independently and within a team environment to accomplish shared goals, lead projects, and mentor others
• Plan and Organize: Coordinate and perform multiple tasks and execute multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables
• Strategic Work Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to build mutual trust and achieve shared objectives
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced proficiency with various computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, flowcharting software, and data analytics software, e.g., Galvanize (ACL)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
This is an exempt position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career
The success of Mecklenburg County rests on strong, competent talent at all levels of the organization. Internal Audit conducts independent reviews of each department's financial measures and day-to-day operations, investigates potential cases of fraud at the department or enterprise level, and provides consulting services to County departments on ways to enhance processes, procedures and risk management. If you enjoy working with the public and are looking for a career where your work is important to the community, come be a part of Mecklenburg County and help us provide a community of pride and choice for people to live, learn, work, and recreate.
POSITION SUMMARY
Supervise multiple internal audits, advisory services engagements, and investigation projects evaluating risk management strategies over business risks and accountability. This position will be responsible for overseeing all reviews and assessments of risks - including security of assets, compliance with federal and state rules and regulations and County policies and procedures, reliability and integrity of information, and efficient and effective execution of operations and associated risk management strategies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Manage assigned auditors, audit plans, project budgets, advisory services, special projects, and investigations to ensure accurate and timely results
• Ensure auditors accurately assess the risks and adequacy and effectiveness of risk management strategies such as internal controls over key activities, e.g., processes, systems, or programs
• Ensure auditors document all reports, work papers, and communications in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Train, coach, and mentor senior, staff, and information technology auditors
• Provide advisory services to County department leadership and staff to enhance internal controls based on understanding business process
• Conduct research to identify information required to help lead and develop the department employees
• Complete special projects as requested by the Director of Internal Audit
• Serve on committees or teams as requested by the Director of Internal Audit to provide feedback for improvements or changes, assessing the implications and communicating potential solutions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Minimum of six years auditing experience with at least three years in Internal Auditing, including at least one year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: No
Licenses and Certifications
• Certified Internal Auditor designation required
• Additional professional designations such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner or certification in Risk Management Assurance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Experience with local government operations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
• Supervisory principles
• Internal control systems, internal auditing standards, operational practices, and best practices specific to internal auditing
• Thorough knowledge of internal auditing standards, procedures, techniques, and internal controls.
• Strong working knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Data analytics
Skills
• Managing multiple complex audits, consulting, ad hoc reviews, and/or investigation projects
• Obtaining, preparing, and organizing information and data used in connection with audits and other internal audit activities
• Analyzing highly complex information
• Understanding and evaluating complex processes and internal controls
• Understanding and applying the International Professional Frameworks (the Standards) to all relevant internal auditing activities
• Using critical and analytical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems
• Applying project management and agile auditing techniques to internal audit activities
• Effectively conducting and participating in crucial conversations
• Coaching and mentoring staff
• Developing, preparing, and presenting staff training
Abilities
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements. or cultures
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media, both orally and in writing to individuals or groups in a manner that helps them understand the information provided
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for identifying appropriate solutions; making recommendations that will lead to decisions that are consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Interpersonal Skills: Working well both independently and within a team environment to accomplish shared goals, lead projects, and mentor others
• Plan and Organize: Coordinate and perform multiple tasks and execute multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables
• Strategic Work Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to build mutual trust and achieve shared objectives
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced proficiency with various computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, flowcharting software, and data analytics software, e.g., Galvanize (ACL)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Salary : $99,602 - $149,401
