Assistant Director of Internal Audit - Internal Audit Department, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA

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License and Certification Qualifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required. Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) is desirable, but not required. Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business related field.

Experience Qualifications: Supervisory experience and five years of progressively responsible experience in auditing, internal auditing, accounting, or a business related field required.

Skills Qualifications: Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner; ability to transfer knowledge of audit and accounting principles into performance of audits; ability to analyze data and effectively draw conclusions based on the data; ability to effectively utilize productivity software including spreadsheets, word processing, and related publishing software programs on a personal computer; ability to manage staff and ongoing multiple projects; strong organizational skills; accuracy with figures and records; ability to effectively write various reports or other written communications; ability to make decisions in a timely and accurate manner; ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity, ability to solve practical problems, and demonstrated supervision/leadership skills.

Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for directing the audit staff in the operations of the Internal Audit Department and the examination of financial records and various operations documents of the district to ensure proper internal control is maintained and to ensure conformance with school board policies, administrative procedures, state, and federal laws and regulations. This position is also responsible for assisting the Director of Internal Audit with all aspects of the department as needed.

1. Direct the performance of audits of annual examinations of each local school's financial records.
a. Prepare and update the standard audit program and related checklists when appropriate and at least annually.
b. Communicate audit work plan to local schools and execute the approved plan at each local school.
c. Review examination results with each school principal and bookkeeper in a close-out conference.
d. Prepare formal audit reports for approval by the Director of Internal Audit and issuance to the Superintendent and other individuals as appropriate.
e. Prepare comprehensive working papers for each audit and review working papers prepared by audit support staff.
f. Advise on the need for revision of local school accounting procedures.
g. Perform interim audit work at new schools or other schools when warranted.

2. Direct and conduct other special, functional, program, and/or operational audits as needed.
a. Execute audit program at selected locations.
b. Prepare comprehensive working papers for each audit and review working papers prepared by audit staff.

3. Direct audit staff in the conduct of annual inventory observations and audits.
a. Develop and update standard inventory audit programs.
b. Execute and manage audit program for school district inventories including building maintenance, vehicle maintenance, school food nutrition, district warehouse, and property warehouse.
c. Create comprehensive working papers for each audit and review working papers prepared by audit support staff.

4. Direct periodic financial and operational audits throughout the district.
a. Develop audit program and communicate with the Director of Internal Audit, division head, appropriate department director(s), and/or school administration concerning audit plans.
b. Direct and execute audit plan and evaluate progress of audit.
c. Review audit results and draft audit report with the Director of Internal Audit, division head, department director(s), and/or school administration.
d. Develop comprehensive working papers for each audit and review working papers prepared by audit support staff.
e. Provide direction to create and review draft audit report for final review by the Director of Internal Audit and issuance to the Superintendent and other individuals as appropriate.

5. Direct internal auditor staff.
a. Review working papers for audits in progress for accuracy and completeness and compliance with audit standards.
b. Assist auditors with audit fieldwork, when required, and in preparation of audit reports.
c. Coordinate with the Director of Internal Audit regarding professional training needs of staff.
d. Ensure that staff completes appropriate continuing professional education credits as required by professional audit standards.
e. Coordinate with the Director of Internal Audit regarding new implementations, functions, or changes in business processes.

6. Direct other departmental duties as assigned.
a. Update the annual audit work plan, conduct school audit risk assessments to prioritize school audits, and prepare audit budgets for each assignment.
b. Prepare management reports as needed to analyze work plan progress.
c. Assist in development of reports of local school audit results for submission to the Superintendent and other individuals as appropriate.
d. Maintain time records for each assignment.
e. Perform and provide direction of other audit department personnel in special audits as requested.
f. Assist with the fieldwork and compliance testing of district external auditors as needed.
g. Build working relationships with appropriate district operational and management staff.
h. Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences, and research and review professional literature to increase proficiency in audit techniques and maintain appropriate continuing professional education credits as required by professional audit standards.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.