Senior Internal Auditor at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

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 (ACO) seeks to fill two Senior Internal Auditor's who will be assigned to the ACO Audits unit located in Riverside, CA. This position offers a 9/80 work schedule. Hybrid remote work options are available but are subject to business needs and are not guaranteed.

The selected candidates will conduct, operational and compliance audits which include construction contracts, and grants of any department, function, operation, or program assigned. The Senior Internal Auditors will plan audit procedures, determine scope of an approach to audits in consultation with management; conduct audit program; perform detailed testing and analysis. The incumbents will also lead in the examination of records to determine accuracy of data and effectiveness of procedures and internal controls; document findings and prepare audit and special reports; confer with client management as to recommendations and findings; discuss audit results with responsible officials; write draft and final audit reports and ensure proper distribution of reports. Additionally, they will perform special research projects as necessary; review audit working papers and reports for quality of work and compliance with auditing standards.

Competitive candidates will have extensive operational or compliance audit experience and conducting internal audits for multiple agencies or departments. Knowledge and experience of contract auditing, construction contracts, subrecipient auditing, and standards such as Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards or the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards is highly regarded. Recent auditing experience is also highly desired.

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

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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Conducts compliance audits which include construction, grant, and/or contract monitoring 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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: (Recent experience preferred)-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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other requirements: Drivers license will be required.

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside County Auditor-Controller may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

For questions regarding this recruitment Contact Yvette Marquez at ymarquez@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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