Internal Auditor

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$70,542.77 - $77,600.00

Department:

Executive, General Government

Division:

Internal Auditing

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Description:

This role will assist with conducting audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations.

Examples of Duties:* Audits records of departments and interviews employees to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with policies, procedures, grants, laws, codes, and regulations.

• Conducts investigations and prepares written documentation in response to inquiries and complaints.
  
• Defines problems and analyzes financial data, utilizing various statistical techniques, and applying concepts to assist in formulating conclusions and developing recommendations and solutions.
  
• Review records pertaining to staff and material assets, such as equipment and buildings, and determine the means of safeguarding those assets. Verifies the existence of such assets when appropriate.
  
• Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
  
• Prepares work papers and submits audit findings and drafts reports to the audit department management.
  
• Presents information and findings to audiences in multiple formats and communicates information tactfully.
  
• Stays abreast of current Internal Auditing and Governmental accounting standards and industry issues.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Basic Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in accounting, auditing or a related field; and two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Related experience must include two years experience in public accounting.

• Knowledge of and application of GAAP and the Institute of Internal Auditor�s Code of Ethics.
  
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software.
  
• Valid South Carolina driver�s license.
  

Preferred Qualifications:* Knowledge of TeamMate auditing software or similar.

Other Necessary Requirements:* In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]