Internal Audit Manager bei Forsyth County, GA

About the Department

The purpose of this classification is to perform assurance and consulting services on the operational, financial, and programmatic activities of County operations.  Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the annual audit and preparation of the County’s Comprehensive Annual Report. Incumbents in this classification supervise staff involved in the performance of highly complex and visible internal financial, compliance and operational audits for the County.

Position Duties

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Plans and conducts audit of assigned organizational and functional activities in accordance with professional auditing standards as published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (Red Book). 

Plans, conducts, and reports on the operational, financial, and programmatic activities of County operations. 

Plans, conducts, and reports on the overall effectiveness and efficiency of County operations, programs, and activities. 

Plans, conducts, and reports on the County's compliance with existing ordinances, policies, regulations, and state and federal laws. 

Develops comprehensive audit programs for assigned areas of audit, in conformance with applicable audit standards as well as department audit plans, budgets and schedules. 

Documents complete audit work papers and analyses in conformance with audit program guidelines and professional auditing standards. 

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Makes oral or written presentations identifying areas of improvement or non-compliance and recommends corrective action to strengthen controls, enhance operations, improve operational effectiveness and efficiency, reduce costs, and/or ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations. 

Maintains current knowledge of industry standards, related information pertaining to governmental operations and internal audit. 

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or related field; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or audit; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the job.