Internal Auditor (Remote within Florida)

Why work for us? The Clerk's offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Superior health care plans with low premiums
• Competitive retirement and pension plans - Florida Retirement System and 457 deferred compensation options
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, birthday leave, and volunteer time
• Our Wellness Program gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• We are a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Our office values a work-life balance. Enjoy your nights and weekends with friends and family!

At the Clerk's Office you can:

• Work with a purpose
• Give back to the community
• Be part of a team
• Pursue career advancement opportunities
• Reach your professional and personal goals

The Inspector General Department vision is to promote public trust by providing our stakeholders with an independent and objective assessment of accountability and transparency by fostering integrity and promoting efficient, cost-effective Lee County government operations.

The Inspector General Internal Auditor function is responsible to develop all aspects of an audit assignment for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the Lee County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller (LCCC) and Lee County Port Authority (LCPA). The auditor follows Internal Audit and Inspector General Standards to plan the audit program, conduct pre-audit interviews, conduct research, analyze department level risk, and test controls to support the conclusions of the audit. The auditor conducts closing conferences with applicable management, prepares draft audit reports, and participates in editing to the final report for distribution. All audits, attestations, and consulting engagements must conform to the standards set forth and contained in the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Red Book Standards) and the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General (Green Book).

Position Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan and perform financial, compliance, performance, and operational audits in compliance with Internal Audit and Inspector General Standards.
• Participates in developing risk based internal audit and consulting programs for specific assignments as lead auditor.
• Perform data analytics as applicable to identify and monitor risk specific to assignment. 
• Analyze the inherent risks associated with the audit client, and review the extent to which the risks are mitigated.
• Identify, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources to extract fact-based information that is significant to the assigned project.
• Recommend procedures and controls for improvement of the operations and enhanced risk mitigation.
• Perform with proficiency and due professional care the work specified in approved audit and consulting programs.
• Evaluates internal accounting and administrative controls in relation to efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Meets with the appropriate audit client for purposes of coordinating access to the employees and material to be audited.
• Determines extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses. 
• Determines reliability of accounting and other control practices developed within the audited organizations.

For a complete job description, click here.Education, Experience & Certification(s):

• Certification (Active and Current) from a professional organization recognized in the profession; such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or equivalent designation required. 
• Bachelor's Degree from a college or university accredited in the US required; degree major, or area of concentration, in Accounting, Business, or related field, preferred. 
• Three years of verified work experience in the internal audit profession or its equivalent (experience in external auditing, quality assurance, compliance and internal control) required.
• Experience at conducting internal audits of local government agencies preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of the following standards, procedures, and practices for audits and investigations including: The Florida Inspectors General Standards Manual, Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General of the Association of Inspectors General, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and Florida Statutes as applicable. 
• Knowledge of general accounting and business principles, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Attorney General Opinions, and general practices associated with Florida county government.
• Intermediate level experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of TeamMate Audit Software is preferred.
• Ability to utilize computer applications and software including TeamMate Analytics, experience preferred.  
• Demonstrate proficiency with operations and general care of the PC, printers and other required office equipment.
• Ability to process data and maintain an electronic audit file. 
• Good communication skills both written and verbal to ensure the completion of audit work to the final report product.

Physical Requirements:

• Office: Majority of the time is spent sitting or standing at the computer (depending on configuration).   The remainder of the time is spent assisting in other functions. 
• Remote (if applicable):   Majority of the time is spent working at the computer.
• This position may require bending and reaching. 
• This position may require going to other departments and/or offices on different floors and/or buildings throughout the day.
• This position requires clear verbal and written interaction with Clerk employees, the public and outside agencies.
• This position requires a significant amount of communication with others – written, e-mail, and verbal.
• This position requires travel to other sites to perform audits, interviews, or attend meetings, seminars or classes.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a vehicle to various audit sites for fieldwork activities.
• Ability to carry audit files, laptop computer and peripheral equipment to assigned audit locations.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Salary : $66,560 - $79,872