What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Director POS# 101040005 position at Cumberland County?
*This position is being reposted with an updated salary range. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply*
** Salary will be determined by applicants qualifying education and experience**
The Internal Audit Director is located within the Cumberland County Manager’s Office and directs the County’s Internal Audit function. This position’s primary purpose is to oversee the internal audit function for the County by ensuring auditing and accounting principles, practices and standards are followed within a full range of financial, programmatic, and system function areas. Additionally, the purpose of this position is to provide an appraisal function within the County and to assist the County Manager and members of the management team in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by furnishing them with appraisals, recommendations and pertinent information concerning the activities and/or areas under review.
- Develops, recommends, and implements long and short-term goals and objectives for all components of the internal audit function
- Provides leadership in the development of control guidelines and audit programs
- Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff involved in internal audit
- Develops and implements internal audit policies and procedures, and monitors compliance
- Reviews processes and procedures to recommend and implement process improvements and increase controls for various functions throughout county government
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of internal audit
- Develops strong internal audit programs, insuring their continued monitoring and minimization of potential risks
- Work with the external auditor as needed to provide services related to internal audit and related functions
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or finance and four (4) years of progressive experience and/or training that includes auditing government programs, activities and/or services for compliance purposes; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Management Preference:
Licensure or certification as a certified public accountant, internal auditor, fraud examiner, or information system auditor is preferred.
Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver’s license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
Negative drug screen and background check are required.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing work; and of professional terminology related to work responsibilities
- Knowledge of professional fiscal theory, techniques, practices, and procedure; and of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
- Knowledge of the County's financial and budgetary systems, operational characteristics, services and activities of an internal audit program; and modern and complex principles and practices of internal audit program development
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and skills in managing others, including communication skills, how to delegate and assign duties, how to deal effectively with difficult employees, how to evaluate performance and participate in disciplinary actions; and the principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to internal audit
- Knowledge of the methods of internal audit procedures and accounting requirements pertaining to internal audit operations
- Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and implement the functions of an internal audit program; maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with which position interacts; and provide professional leadership and direction for the internal audit program
- Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, policies, procedures and regulations
- Ability to develop, recommend, and implement goals, policies and procedures for providing effective and efficient internal audit services
- Ability to prepare and administer a budget, prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and project consequences of proposed actions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to provide positive and effective leadership
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
