Internal Audit Manager

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for the development and execution of the annual audit workplan for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Clerk) and the Leon County Board of County Commissioners, the execution of specified audits requested by management and the performance of fraud investigations.

In addition, the Internal Audit Manager contribute constructive internal control environment and control design input; assist external and independent auditors during financial statement audits and manages the Internal Audit team members.

This position is a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempt position and may be required to perform work outside and beyond normal working hours to include weekends, holidays, times of critical deadlines, projects, and / or other time-sensitive duties and or responsibilities.

This position reports to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.Perform all aspects of individual audits and special projects as approved, from planning through fieldwork to report writing, coordination and presentation, and issuing reports.

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Sets the scope of the audit, reviews with the Clerk, Board and Audit Committee, assists in helping staff define and outline audit approach, assists in guidance for research and reviews best practices for audit area.

Assists staff with draft of initial audit reports through issuance of the report, meets with Clerk, Audit Committee and Management, as appropriate to discuss audit findings and obtains management responses, performs subsequent follow up of management action plans to confirm they were appropriately implemented.

Oversees fieldwork of staff auditors, reviews and provides feedback on work papers, if necessary provides guidance, and may review audit evidences prepared by staff to confirm failure / deficiency of key controls, works with Clerk to develop recommendations to address control failures.

Perform internal control testing and evaluation of design of internal controls.

Review functions and business processes to identify key risks and determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.

Quarterly and periodic interim communication and reporting to Internal Audit Committee.

Assists the Clerk and the Board in conducting investigations as necessary, provide consulting services regarding business risk and control on a wide range of projects and initiatives as requested.

Serves as the Clerk liaison on the Audit Committee and provides administrative support to facilitate the work of the chair and the committee members.

Develop, maintain and ensure compliance with the policy and procedures manual for the Division of Internal Auditing.

Operate and maintain the Clerk's Fraud Hotline and log and respond to all calls.

Perform other related duties as appropriate or assigned.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Experience in governmental accounting, internal auditing practices and fiscal controls, with at least five (5) years' experience in professional accounting, auditing, governmental fiscal administration or related experience with three or more years in a leadership role.

Experience in managing, leading and executing audits. Experience using data analytics tools to determine areas of risk and support identified issues preferred.

Licensure or certification requirements :

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification; or

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) (not required, beneficial)

Knowledge, skill, and abilities :

Working knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing promulgated by The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc. (Red Book).

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).

Ability to lead regulatory and compliance internal audits based up a comprehensive understanding of risks.

Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Complete Background Check of Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Past Employment Verification.

Education Verification.

Pre-employment drug test at County designated test location.

E-Verify Eligibility to Work in United States.

90-Day Introductory Period.

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