Senior Administrator - Internal Auditor - Wake County Public School System
Cary, NC 27518
About the Job
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR
WORKING TITLE
Senior Administrator-Internal Audit
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Internal Audit
LOCATION
Crossroads III, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Senior Administrator-Band 3
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE:
Conducts internal financial and operational audits covering all segments of the school system to determine the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations; and compliance of financial transactions with existing laws, contracts, and generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and presents audit reports of findings, which include recommendations for improvement. Investigates areas where there is indication of concerns or irregularities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- ExtensiveknowledgeofgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciplesacceptedintheUnitedStatesandthe
related application of those standards;
- ExtensiveknowledgeofGovernmentAuditingStandards(GAO)andtherelatedapplicationofthose standards;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
- Knowledge of data or information systems;
- Ability to develop and execute audit programs; to review, document and evaluate internal controls; to analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing issues and to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive reports of the related data; and to identify areas of risks as it relates to assigned audit area;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Abilitytoleadlessexperiencedstaffintheexecutionofauditprogramsandreviewtheirworkforaccuracy;
- Abilitytoeffectivelyfunctionwithinateamenvironmentandtoworkindependently;
- Ability to ensure confidentiality of data and information:
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with school officials, central services and school administrators, teachers, and support staff.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’sdegreeinaccounting,finance,businessadministrationordirectlyrelatedfield;
- Fiveyearsofexperienceinaccountingorauditing.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- ActiveCertifiedPublicAccountant(CPA)licenseand/oractiveCertifiedInternalAuditor(CIA)certification;
- Governmentalaccountingorauditingexperience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans the overall scope of assigned audits, including development of audit programs which support the audit objectives. Develops time budgets for assigned audit engagements and submits to supervisor for approval.
- Conducts internal financial and operational audits covering all segments of the school system to determine the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations; and compliance of financial transactions with existing laws, contracts, and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Documentsauditprocessnarrativesand/orflowchartsasitrelatestoauditareas.
- Preparesauditreports offindings,whichincluderecommendationsforimprovement.Meetswithappropriate management personnel to present findings.
- Reviewsotherinternalauditor’sworkandmayactasprojectleadofotherinternalauditorsonaudit
engagements and other projects, as determined by the Senior Director of Internal Audit.
- Investigates areas of potential non-compliance with school system policies and procedures, including possible instances of waste, fraud, and abuse in school system operations.
- Keeps abreast of the district’s policies and procedures relevant to audits assigned.
- Reviewscurrentdevelopments,literature,andtechnicalsourcesofinformationrelatedtojobresponsibility.
- Performsotherrelatedduties,asassigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires the ability to operate automotive equipment.
EFFECTIVE DATE:5/2024
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
