Internal Auditor II - Finance

Internal Auditor II

Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated individual to join our internal audit team. The successful candidate will be an experienced internal auditor able to contribute to a team of dedicated professionals that assesses risks throughout County operations and makes recommendations to address identified concerns. In this role, you will collaborate with members of the departments under review to understand the County's current operations and develop improvements as needed. You will also ensure that all work performed is documented and that written reports communicate all notable observations from the analysis performed. Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills while performing their duties while being able to work both independently and as a lead auditor when needed is key. We are looking for a dependable, well-rounded team player with a positive attitude who wants to continue to grow their auditing skill set.

Essential Functions

• Plans and conducts internal audits, including financial, compliance, and operational reviews;
• Develops audit objectives, testing methodologies, and detailed work plans;
• Reviews and evaluates internal controls, accounting records, and business processes;
• Prepares audit reports, identifying key findings and recommending corrective actions;
• Communicates audit results to management and assists in implementing process improvements;
• Monitors corrective actions taken by departments in response to audit recommendations;
• Researches and applies audit standards and best practices to enhance audit effectiveness;
• Assists in training and mentoring junior auditors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND two years of professional-level experience in auditing, including financial, performance, or compliance audits, internal audits, quality assurance, program evaluations, or contract monitoring. (A CPA designation or master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the cited disciplines may be substituted for one year of the required experience.) (Relevant experience and / or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR : One year with Pima County as an Internal Auditor I Finance Department. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.) : Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Experience working on a team while delivering customer service. Experience with creating / modifying spreadsheets and / or extracting information from databases. Experience developing work papers, writing observations, and recommendations, and writing audit reports. Experience identifying, evaluating, and documenting internal controls for business processes. Experience identifying, evaluating, and documenting IT-related internal controls.

Selection Procedure : Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated / scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments / testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information : Licenses and Certificates : Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial / promotional probation. Some positions may require certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Arizona, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) either at the time of appointment or upon completion of initial / promotional probation, as determined by the appointing authority. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure / certification / registration shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical / Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions : Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.