Senior Internal Auditor (Finance)

5% added premium pay for those who possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

The Riverside County Auditor-Controller's Office (ACO) is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join the ACO Audits unit in Riverside, CA.

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive financial, operational, and compliance audits across various departments, functions, operations, and programs as assigned. You will plan audit procedures, allocate tasks to assistants, and determine the scope and approach for each audit in consultation with management. Additionally, you will perform detailed testing and analysis, ensuring thorough evaluation within the constraints of available time and resources.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will lead audits by examining records to assess data accuracy, effectiveness of internal controls, and adherence to procedures. You will document findings and prepare detailed reports, making recommendations and discussing these findings with client management. The role also involves writing both draft and final audit reports, ensuring they are properly distributed. Special research projects may be assigned as necessary. You will be responsible for reviewing audit working papers and reports for quality and compliance with auditing standards, as well as providing training and performance evaluation feedback to junior audit staff. This position will require the incumbent to travel to various offsite locations to conduct audits.

Competitive candidates will have knowledge of government accounting principles, auditing standards (AICPA or IIA), and proficiency with Word and Excel. Strong verbal and written communication skills to present audit findings are essential. Experience with PeopleSoft Financial and HR modules, cost accounting, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are highly valued.

HIGHLY IMPORTANT - ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPT(S) UPLOADED BEFORE SUBMITTING THEIR APPLICATION.

At this time, the position has the opportunity for a hybrid telework schedule based on business need, however job expectations, at times may require in person interaction. Telework may change at any time and you will be expected to report to the office.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Auditor-Controller is an independent, nonpartisan elected office established to provide accounting, audit, payroll, and property tax administration services to County government, cities, K-14 schools and special districts. The Auditor-Controller is the chief accounting and disbursement officer of the County. Riverside County is the fourth largest county in California and the eleventh largest in the United States.• Conducts financial, operational and compliance audits of any department, function, operation or program assigned.

• Plans audit procedures and assigns segments of audits to assistants; determines scope of and approach to audits in consultation with management and within the constraints of time and staff available; conducts audit program; performs detailed testing and analysis.

• Leads in the examination of records to determine accuracy of data and effectiveness of procedures and internal controls; documents findings and prepares audit and special reports, conferring with client management as to recommendations and findings.

• Discusses audit results with responsible officials.

• Writes draft and final audit reports and ensures proper distribution of reports.

• Performs special research projects as necessary.

• Trains lower level positions; reviews audit working papers and reports for quality of work and compliance with auditing standards; provides input to performance evaluations.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a specialization in auditing or accounting or possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Auditor or licensed as a Certified Public Accountant.

Experience: Two years of professional auditing experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities listed.

Knowledge of: Auditing and accounting principles, techniques, procedures and terminology; auditing standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors and the American Institute of CPA's as they relate to governmental auditing; computer system principles, theories, techniques, practices and software applications related to internal auditing; principles and practices of management and management control; techniques used in statistical sampling and flow charting; business law, federal, state and county laws and regulations pertaining to accounting and auditing standards.

Ability to: Independently plan, organize and direct an audit program under minimal supervision; perform complex analytical and critical examination of governmental records; establish and maintain effective and cooperative relations with a variety of government officials, fellow employees and the public; maintain the confidence of department management and staff and other officials during audits while resolving difficult problems; communicate effectively orally and in writing; accurately analyze situations and data, determine the relative significance of conditions and circumstances encountered, and define problem areas; supervise and complete the collection, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of relevant problem solving data resulting from audit findings and recommend effective courses of action; operate a personal computer and use audit-related software; prepare, review and edit comprehensive, clear and concise audit reports and financial statements; lead, train and evaluate the work of professional and technical assistants. What's Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Danilo Lozano at DaLozano@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.