Internal Audit Manager

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager
Department Head: Wichita County Auditor
Salary Range: $77,000-$87,400 Annual for the remainder of 2022 – Dependent on Experience
$92,000 max salary for 2023
Application Deadline: Until Filled

Summary

Under general direction, the Internal Audit Manager plans, directs implements and evaluates all operational aspects of internal auditing and internal examination functions in the Auditor’s Office. The Internal Audit Manager assists in the planning and organizing of the preparation of the Audit countywide risk assessment and internal audit plan. Manages all aspects of internal examination and audit services for assigned engagements, including planning, scheduling, risk assessments, preliminary audit surveys, methodologies, fieldwork, audit program, work paper review, report writing, quality assurance, and presentation pf results and recommendations for basic and complex engagements as applicable. The work involves treating a variety of problems, questions, or situations in conformance with established criteria as well as establishing internal policies and procedures. Work also involves planning, organizing, directing, and performing a wide variety of professional auditing duties in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Internal Audit Manager assists the First Assistant and County Auditor with administrative and managerial duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or closely related area. Master’s degree is desired.
• Requires prior work experience in the areas of governmental accounting and auditing with supervisory experience.

Required Skills

• Plans, directs, implements and evaluates all operational aspects of internal examination and auditing functions in the Auditor’s Office. Oversees and directs preparation of, reviews, and evaluates fee office audits and information.
• Manages all aspects of internal audit services for assigned engagements as applicable.
• Leads plans, conducts, prepares, researches, analyzes, and reports on county-wide activities such as financial reporting, internal controls, revenue collections, and other special projects to ensure that offices are maintaining their financial records in accordance with Local Government Code, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and County policies.
• Maintains countywide financial ledgers and reports related to internal examination and internal audits.
• Continuously evaluates the risk, control & county government environments and advises the First Assistant/County Auditor of potential impacts to the county’s master Internal Audit plan.
• Monitors on-going audit assignments to ensure compliance with scope, objectives, and auditing standards.
• Performs on-site internal audits, performs cash counts, reviews fee office bank account reconciliations, and inspects accounting and budget systems to determine efficiency and protect value.
• Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, governmental regulations and management policies and procedures.
• Supervises payroll records and verifies employee leave records for all County employees.
• Maintains audit control logs
• Works with other County offices to reconcile account-balancing problems
• Assures the services delivered meet quality and timeliness standards
• Takes a Countywide perspective in the development of new or the modification of existing internal auditing policies and procedures.
• Consults with and advises County department heads, officials, supervisors and County employees regarding financial matters.
• Communicates all changes regarding internal examination and audit activities to the First Assistant and County Auditor, elected officials, department heads and County employees as necessary. Responds to telephone inquiries from individuals with questions about County auditing management. Clarifies matters of policy, procedures, or specific instructions as needed.
• Supervises and advises all internal auditing personnel within the County Auditor’s office.
• Performs employee evaluations and performance reviews.
• Reviews and corrects the work of the office staff. Plans, prioritizes, assigns and supervises departmental projects and activities. Trains and assists departmental staff and realigns duties and workloads to accomplish deadlines.
• Manages office staff and resolves conflicts and problems. Provides guidance and leadership to staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Application Instructions

In order to be considered for employment with Wichita County submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• College Transcripts

You may submit your application documents in any of the following ways:

Hand Deliver to:

• 600 Scott St, Ste 301
• Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Email: cheryll.jones@co.wichita.tx.us