Williamson County, TX
Assistant Internal Audit Director
Williamson County, TX, Georgetown, TX
Salary: $2,951.26 - $3,663.17 Biweekly
Location : Georgetown: 710 Main Street, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 14.02728
Department: County Auditor
Opening Date: 08/02/2024
FLSA: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Internal Audit (IA) Director, responsible for supporting the IA Director in managing the Internal Audit Division and acts in a lead capacity in their absence. Schedules and performs complex financial, operational, contract, compliance, and assurance audits for internal departments and vendors while maintaining independence and objectivity.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
IRREGULAR HOURS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone ([redacted] or visit our website at
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at [redacted].
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related filed and six (6) years of relevant audit experience?
02
Do you have at least two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory experience?
03
Do you have working knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, cash handling practices, and contracts?
04
Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systems?
05
Do you have working knowledge of local or county governments?
06
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
07
Do you hold a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Certification or like certification? Please select the certification you hold.
08
Based on the job description, why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position?
Required Question
Location : Georgetown: 710 Main Street, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 14.02728
Department: County Auditor
Opening Date: 08/02/2024
FLSA: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Internal Audit (IA) Director, responsible for supporting the IA Director in managing the Internal Audit Division and acts in a lead capacity in their absence. Schedules and performs complex financial, operational, contract, compliance, and assurance audits for internal departments and vendors while maintaining independence and objectivity.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Assists in supervising and coordinating day-to-day operations
- Performs review of all draft audit reports prior to going to the IA Director for final approval
- Communicates regularly with county personnel, management, and elected officials in support of audit activity
- Performs advanced full charge audits of essential county offices and vendors using proven audit theory
- Performs personnel management, including hiring, termination, employee recognition, and disciplinary action
- Conducts quarterly and annual performance evaluations and makes pay decisions
- Reviews and approves timesheets and coordinates time off
- Provides direction and training to new auditors as they advance in their designated role
- Assists IA Director in creating budget
- Reviews and verifies bank reconciliations along with reports completed by fee collecting offices for accuracy
- Develops audit programs to adequately identify audit objectives/methodologies
- Researches and applies knowledge of local, state, and federal government statutes and other legislative changes as they apply to audit responsibilities
- Evaluates and maps processes while identifying control strengths and weaknesses within the office with the goal of improving processes
- Maintains responsibilities for fieldwork including sampling, transaction testing, data analysis, and tracing funds
- Assists county staff with various audit-related issues
- Assists with gathering data from various county offices for external auditors
- Assists in developing and executing the approved annual audit plan
- Reviews and revises audit schedules for direct reports
- Serves as administrator for audit management software
- Serves as back-up to the IA Director and Contract Auditor
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
- Performs advanced projects as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports directly to - Internal Audit Director
- Direct Reports - Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
- Position involves operating a motor vehicle
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
- Regular travel between work sites as required with possibility of overnight/out of state travel
- Occasionally required to work remotely
IRREGULAR HOURS
- Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
- May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and six (6) years of relevant audit experience
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, cash handling practices, and contracts
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systems
- Working knowledge of local or county governments
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with TeamMate Audit Management
- Experience with TeamMate analytics or comparable application
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
- Criminal background check: Yes
- Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
- Drug screening: No
- Physical exam: No
- Psychological exam: No
- Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone ([redacted] or visit our website at
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at [redacted].
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related filed and six (6) years of relevant audit experience?
- Yes
- Np
02
Do you have at least two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have working knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, cash handling practices, and contracts?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and financial systems?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have working knowledge of local or county governments?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you hold a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Certification or like certification? Please select the certification you hold.
- Certified Government Auditing Professional
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Public Accountant
- None
08
Based on the job description, why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position?
Required Question