Senior Internal Auditor

Make a difference in DeKalb County!

Beautiful DeKalb County is Georgia’s fourth largest county with an estimated 759,297 residents calling it home. It encompasses a portion of Atlanta; the cities of Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Tucker; and several unincorporated areas. DeKalb is the headquarters of some of the country’s most prominent businesses and organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, the American Cancer Society, Emory University, and Agnes Scott College. There’s so much to see and do here – discover for yourself by visiting www.DiscoverDekalb.com.

Are you the one?

DeKalb County Government is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to perform the following job duties:

• Conducts financial compliance and operational audits and fiscal analysis; evaluates the effectiveness of the County’s various fiscal and operational systems of internal control and compliance with applicable laws, policies, regulations and procedures; researches and analyzes technical transactions and financial models; tests audit trails to identify potential errors; ensures fiscal accountability for all transactions, allocations, distributions and documentation; conducts interviews; makes recommendations to correct errors; and prepares and submits reports.
• Conducts contractual audits; reviews the development and administration of contracts; ensures contract preparation and execution complies with County purchasing policies and procedures; tests contract transactions; conducts interviews; identifies problems or discrepancies; makes recommendations to resolve problems or discrepancies; and prepares and submits reports.
• Conducts administrative process audits and analysis; evaluates the effectiveness of the County’s various administrative and operational compliance with applicable laws, policies, regulations and procedures; researches and analyzes procedures and work processes; conducts site visits and interviews; recommends appropriate corrective strategies; and prepares and submits reports.
• Consults with department heads, other County employees, and program administrators to review current and proposed financial and administrative processes, to give advice and to make recommendations regarding current and proposed financial and administrative processes and their impact on internal controls.
• Researches, compiles, and/or monitors statistical or other data pertaining to department and/or program operations; summarizes data, performs routine data analysis, and prepares reports; and conducts research of department files, database records, electronic data sources, internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for a strong candidate with a passion for serving our community!

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Organizational Management or related field; three years of experience in internal auditing; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; the following certifications are preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Rewards of working with DeKalb County

In addition to gratifying work as a public servant, DeKalb County offers a highly competitive total rewards package. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan
• Health care insurance plan options including a traditional HMO, POS & HSA
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Basic Life Insurance benefit of 2.25 times an employee’s annual salary rounded up to the next $1,000
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Peach State Credit Union
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave - 13 days sick leave and a minimum 15 days of annual leave per year

Take the best next step – APPLY NOW! Send your resume to Joseph Williams, Human Resources Generalist, Principal at: [email protected]

We look forward to working with you!

DeKalb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.