JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of complex audits, including financial, performance, compliance and operational audits; conducts investigations, performs contract reviews and financial analyses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or other closely related field, plus one (1) year of auditing experience or related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah may be required at the time of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Examines department programs and activities to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of their operations to prevent waste and safeguard assets.
• Plans the scope of an audit, performs risk assessments, and develops a risk-based fieldwork audit program.
• Examines internal controls in major financial processes to determine adequacy to prevent fraud and waste, and safeguard assets.
• Examines contracts and compliance with contract provisions.
• Conducts investigative audits to review allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Presents oral and written reports to management, communicating findings and recommendations during and at the conclusion of an audit concerning recommendations regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of department control systems.
• Serves as consultant to County management on operating issues.
• Analyzes complex department operations for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Evaluates department responses to audit reports, and performs assigned follow up audits of department action plans.
• Performs quality control reviews of other staff members’ work papers.