Internal Auditor
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Internal Auditor JC-520375
STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
*Conducts the less complex, less technical, and least sensitive assurance audits and advisory services (consulting engagements) in compliance with the International Professional Practices Framework® consisting of the Global Internal Audit Standards (Standards), Internal Audit Topical Requirements, and where applicable, Internal Audit Global Guidance promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors. *Assists the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) in performing the more complex, technical, and sensitive types of assurance audits and consulting engagements. *Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships. *Exercises professional judgment, adherence to Standards, and completed staff work in activities performed. *Communicates effectively and with tact.
Administers audit activities, including, but not limited to:
• *Collecting and analyzing data to determine risk factors.
• *Planning and completing assignments within budgeted hours and established milestones.
• *Developing and executing work programs.
• *Drawing conclusions from testing using various methodologies.
• *Determining compliance with relevant State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and other requirements.
• *Preparing accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete, and timely working papers supported by documented evidence and in accordance with Standards and other requirements for supervisory review.
• *Developing feasible and cost-effective recommendations based on objective and independent evaluation of evidence.
*Tracks and monitors results of assurance audits and/or consulting engagements. *Performs follow-up activities, including, but not limited to, collecting and analyzing evidence of remediation or risk acceptance. *Assists with preparing follow-up work papers and final disposition. *Develops and/or assists in developing and delivering presentations to executive/senior management and others. *Researches, obtains, and interprets relevant authoritative criteria concerning the Department, the audit activity, and/or issues related to governance, risk, internal controls, and the potential for fraud. *Ensures work program is relevant by examining trends, industry best practices, and other authoritative guidance to enhance the audit activity. *May assist with liaising audits, reviews, assessments, and/or special reports administered by external entities including, but not limited to, control agencies.
*Prepares and submits status reports for supervisory review. *Completes timesheets, travel requests, travel expense claims, training requests, and other administrative forms as necessary. *Attends training courses to maintain technical competence. *Completes monthly Quality Assurance and Improvement Program Staff Development Modules. *Attends meetings, briefings, and conferences. *Participates in various working groups, forums, councils, and/or project teams. *Performs other job-related duties based on program needs and/or those needs required to fulfill the Department’s mission, goals, and objectives.