Description

Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to provide senior management with professional auditing, forensic accounting, and financial analysis skills within the Internal Audit Division of the Broward County Sheriff's Office.  Employee in this classification functions at a journey level and advanced professional capacity in planning and conducting internal audits, reviews, investigations, and management studies.  Employee is responsible for the comprehensive formal reporting of all findings, and provides recommendations for promoting increased efficiency and effectiveness based on such findings.  Position provides guidance to subordinate staff in ensuring that audit processes meet professional audit standards and assists subordinates in resolving issues that fall outside of routine operating procedures. Employee exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in devising improved procedures, interpreting policies and in formulating recommendations to the Director. Work is reviewed through observation of performance, conferences, reports, and evaluation of results.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements
 

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree preferred. 
2. Minimum of five (5) years of audit experience including at least two (2) years of audit experience that must be with a moderate to large scale governmental or public institution.  
3. Must be proficient in Excel (pivot tables, charts, and formulas)
4. Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
5. Knowledge of PeopleSoft.
6. Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address.

• All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history.
• Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County.  Three (3) year and seven (7) year, Florida driving history records will not be accepted.
• If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state.  For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles.
• The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources
• To view information on obtaining the required Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history, please click on the following link: Driving History (in-person) (Download PDF reader) OR Driving History (online)

7. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented on the application for consideration.

Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to provide senior management with professional auditing, forensic accounting, and financial analysis skills within the Internal Audit Division of the Broward County Sheriff's Office.  Employee in this classification functions at a journey level and advanced professional capacity in planning and conducting internal audits, reviews, investigations, and management studies.  Employee is responsible for the comprehensive formal reporting of all findings, and provides recommendations for promoting increased efficiency and effectiveness based on such findings.  Position provides guidance to subordinate staff in ensuring that audit processes meet professional audit standards and assists subordinates in resolving issues that fall outside of routine operating procedures. Employee exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in devising improved procedures, interpreting policies and in formulating recommendations to the Director. Work is reviewed through observation of performance, conferences, reports, and evaluation of results.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Functions at a journey level, i.e., reviewing work in progress, training subordinate staff and providing assistance and resolution to issues that fall outside of routine operating procedures.

 Consults with subordinates to resolve technical problems relating to field procedures and auditing techniques and ensures that priority projects proceed on schedule.

Conducts the more technical, sensitive, and complex audits which may entail sole responsibility for an audit program or a wide variety of program and financial audits.

Participates in the development of a comprehensive financial, compliance and performance internal audit plan for examination of departments and/or divisions.

Assesses and evaluates the reliability and integrity of management's internal controls with respect to data integrity, regulatory and procedural compliance, asset integrity, resource efficiency, and accomplishment of goals and objectives.

Consults with administrators and other management personnel concerning audit findings and makes recommendations for recovery of over-expenditures and disbursement of money to correct under-expenditures.

Prepares formal written reports based upon findings, to include explanation of audit objectives, scope of examination, methodology and procedures, recommendations, and presentation exhibits.

Monitors the implementation, execution and effectiveness of corrective actions identified in audits.

Improves overall efficiency, effectiveness and accountability, and detects and prevents fraud, waste, mismanagement, contract improprieties, and abuse.

 Maintains effective working relationships with the general public, outside agencies, all levels of management and co-workers, and elected and appointed officials.

May operate an agency vehicle.

Performs related duties as directed.

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.

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

Recruitment Information
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

If you encounter issues with your application and need technical assistance, please contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) from 9am to 9pm EST, Monday - Friday. You can reach them by phone at 855-524-5627 or emailsupport@governmentjobs.com.

Once you successfully submit your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Applicant Support for any inquiries.