Internal Auditor/Analyst II

Internal Auditor/Analyst II

Under direction, performs a variety of performance and compliance audits in a timely, independent and objective manner, and in accordance with professional standards and processes; assists management at all levels within the County by bringing a systematic approach to evaluation and improving risk management, control and governance processes of County departments and agencies; audit functional areas include, but are not limited to financial, compliance, performance and information systems. Internal Auditor/Analyst II is a fully experienced/journey-level classification in the Internal Auditor/Analyst series, competent to independently perform the full range of duties assigned to the classification and is distinguished from incumbents in the lower level of the series by the performance of the full range of duties and the relative independence with which they perform their duties by applying their working knowledge of audit and fiscal policies and procedures to different work situations, and referring only non-procedural questions to their supervisor. The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
• The ability to manage projects and make progress on multiple projects concurrently;
• The ability to plan, perform, and report on diverse engagements for a diverse group of agencies;
• The ability to work independently or as a member of a team;
• A commitment to being proactive and self-motivated to deliver high quality work on a timely basis.
• An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate, or a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs a variety of complex performance and compliance audits in a timely, independent and objective manner, and in accordance with professional standards and processes; ensures optimal communication of all audit activities with all stakeholders.
• Plans and develops scope of audit including the rationale, overall objective, audit standards and sampling methodology, and to evaluate risk factors in audit areas.
• Conducts audit fieldwork; analyzes financial records, operating procedures, management practices and/or program performance to evaluate fairness of financial statement presentations, compliance with legal requirements, adequacy of internal controls and effectiveness and efficiency of program operations.
• Prepares and submits audit findings; documents unfavorable findings in work papers; prepares written report of audit findings and recommendations to improve internal controls or operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Confers with management regarding audit findings and specific operational problems; reviews and evaluates management response to audit findings and incorporates into final reports; schedules final meetings with stakeholders to present audit findings and inform on corrective action needed.
• Performs special research projects and assists external auditors as necessary.
• Coordinates and assists District Attorney's Office on incidents of fraud and embezzlement.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

There are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE : Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by a Bachelor's degree with at least eighteen (18) semester units of college-level accounting, business, and/or business-related coursework (e.g., public administration, information technology, etc.). PLUS: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional auditing, compliance, or related analytical experience or one (1) year of experience as an Internal Auditor/Analyst I in the County of Ventura.

Education/Experience Substitution: Professional level auditing experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of undergraduate education on a year-for-year basis, provided the candidate possesses at least 18 semester units of college-level accounting and/or business-related coursework. The following may substitute for one (1) year of professional auditing experience: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate, a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate or an advanced degree in accounting, finance, statistics, information technology, etc.

Verification of accounting, public administration, information technology, and/or business-related coursework completed is required. Transcripts or grade reports from an institute of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation that include your name, grades, units per class, and that the courses were completed are to be submitted to County Human Resources by the closing date of this recruitment. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application, include documents that show the name change (e.g., a marriage certificate). Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive audit function;
• Operations, services and activities found in County government;
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards;
• Internal control principles and frameworks;
• Theories, techniques, and practices relating to financial, compliance, and performance audits;
• Accounting methods and practices;
• Budgeting methods and techniques;
• County specific administrative manuals, operational guides and personnel related policies and procedures;
• Methods and techniques of analyzing risk factors.

Skill in:

• Reading, interpreting and analyzing legal and procedural requirements of contract provisions, applying laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing audit operations;
• Conducting research;
• Reading and reconciling financial statements;
• Maintaining confidentiality in all audit activities;
• Learning to develop scopes of work and establish audit methodologies;
• Learning to develop clear and concise audit reports and related documents;
• Use of computers and related technology including software applications specific to work performed.

Ability to:

• Perform complex analytical and critical examination of governmental operations and activities;
• Understand interrelationships among financial records and documents;
• Analyze financial/accounting data and draw logical conclusions;
• Analyze and evaluate administrative and abstract accounting/auditing concepts and procedures;
• Understand, interpret and apply legal and procedural requirements;
• Interpret and apply professional principles and standards;
• Evaluate and reconcile financial data from multiple financial accounting systems;
• Exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations;
• Adapt to new or revised policy changes or legal mandates;
• Maintain the confidence of departmental and agency staff and other officials during audits and while resolving difficult problems;
• Maintain impartiality and objectivity;
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing; and
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

To apply online, please refer to our website at . A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portions of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filling. The questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION qualifying All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the