Wayne County Auditor - Staff Auditor

County of Wayne, Michigan

Office of Legislative Auditor General

Job Description

Staff Auditor

Purpose:

The Staff Auditor, with significant directions and assistance from the lead auditor the execution of risk based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan as well as assisting with other audit matters and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• With assistance from the lead auditor, acquire and demonstrate knowledge of entity's audit processes, systems, and management controls related to the assigned audit area to develop the approach.
• With assistance from the lead auditor, prepare audit program steps, utilizing appropriate audit techniques and analytical techniques to gather sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
• Develop and demonstrate effective communication techniques through participation in auditee interviews.
• With assistance from the lead auditor, obtain and analyze evidence necessary to answer purpose of audit step and evaluate audit evidence in accordance with audit evidence standards.
• Summarize and document the results of assigned audit areas to accurately answer audit objective and fully develop all aspects of audit areas.
• Complete and document field work on a timely basis to contribute to meeting audit milestones in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Throughout the audit, discuss the status of work for assigned areas with lead auditors and other team members.
• With assistance from the lead auditor, prepare oral and written presentation during and at the conclusion of the engagement on areas that could be improved or strengthened and recommend corrective action to improve the operations including presentation to the Committee on Audit.

Minimum Requirements:

One to three years of audit experience preferably in internal audit or with a CPA firm, or Government Audit Office. Demonstrated expertise with various software packages including TeamMate and ACL desirable. Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills required.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649- 3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.