Lead Consulting Auditor
Company: The Miami Herald
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: March 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Lead Consulting AuditorWest Palm Beach Adm Headquarters
(B2)3986BRJob DescriptionSeasoned professional career auditor
accountable for planning and conducting independent audits to
review, analyze, and evaluate risks. Conducts operational,
financial, and compliance audits of District programs, activities,
and functions, including record-keeping practices, internal
controls, management and operational effectiveness.Accountable for
appraising the adequacy of internal controls of District programs,
activities, and functions, operational procedures, reporting
ineffective and/or non-existent internal controls and making
recommendations to correct inadequacies. Participates in the
investigation of cases of fraud, management negligence, or
theft.Employs sound project management principles and practices
including project planning, scheduling, control, and decision
support concepts and methodologies that can significantly improve
productivity in planning and managing audit projects; and uses
techniques to improve audit productivity and
effectiveness.Effectively utilizes audit controls to build
individual audit programs that raise auditor productivity and
effectiveness. Is able to target critical systems issues, and is
highly skilled in risk assessment and appropriate controls in
information and financial systems.Has some knowledge of methods for
safeguarding information technology assets. Reviews the means used
by the District to protect such assets and makes determinations
whether appropriate safeguards are in place. Is able to evaluate
the procedures used to safeguard assets from different types of
losses like theft, fire, and activities that are illegal or
improper.Possesses effective report writing skills, compiles data
and writes audit reports aimed at improving operational functions.
Effectively recommends improvements in the effectiveness,
efficiency and economy of management systems and controls,
compliance with policies and procedures, legal requirements and
sound information management principles.Appraises the adequacy of
proposed corrective actions and implementations. Provides audit
support to external auditors, performs special investigations, and
complies with all applicable statutes and accounting and auditing
standards.Provides for the overall improvement of systems security
and environment at the District, and prepares reports that include
findings and recommendations for use by executive management and
the Governing Board.Contacts and communications are initiated and
maintained throughout the normal course of an audit with the
manager making the decisions and with applicable staff as required.
As a senior staff member in the Office of the Inspector General,
position independently reviews and appraises a wide range of
activities that are a vital link in the District's management
control system. Work is performed under the broad direction of the
Inspector General.Education/Experience Guide:Bachelor's Degree
(Master's preferred) in Accounting, Business Administration or
related discipline and 10+ years' experience as a professional,
preferably in public sector. Experience in techniques for fraud
detection and investigations a plus.Licenses:Certified Internal
Auditor or Certified Public Accountant is required. Valid State of
Florida Driver License.Physical Requirements/Working
Environment:Due to the District's response role and in the total
scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be
required to provide support before, during and after major storm
events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other
declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response
role.Veterans' Preference:Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida
Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive
preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting
documentation with each submission that includes character of
service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any
other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida
Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the
job posting.Salary Minimum$59,966.40Salary
Midpoint:$71,281.60Salary Maximum$102,793.60OrganizationEO1301311
Office of Inspector General
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Keywords: The Miami Herald, Miami , Lead Consulting Auditor, Accounting, Auditing , West Palm Beach, Florida
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