Independent Auditor Job at SANDAG (San Diego)

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Deputy Independent Performance Auditor, the Independent Auditor performs and assists with audits and reviews of SANDAG activities and programs. OIPA predominantly conducts performance audits.

Job Responsibility

Perform and assist with performance audits and reviews assigned by the IPA and Deputy IPA
Perform and/or assist in reviewing laws, policies, best practices, regulations, contracts, and previous audit reports
perform interviews with appropriate officials, representatives, and contractors
Prepare detailed audit work programs, including determining the appropriate audit procedures to achieve audit objectives, and ensuring procedures and analytical techniques are in accordance with established generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS)
Prepare audit work papers, documenting test results and observations of operations and activities during audit field work
Aid in investigations in response to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, gross mismanagement, and significant issues of non-compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures
Maintain strict confidentiality, independence, and objectivity throughout the audit and/or investigation process
Communicate the preliminary audit issues identified with appropriate SANDAG staff to request additional information and/or validate the results of audit testing
Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of audit reports for complex organizational issues, summarizing results of fieldwork and recommended solutions to issues or problems identified during an audit
Prepare meeting materials and work with OIPA and SANDAG staff to schedule audit entrance and exit conferences, and other meetings as directed
Participate in the preparation of administrative functions, services, and programs as directed by the IPA and Deputy IPA

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with major course work in public or business administration, public policy, accounting, finance, or a related field
One to three years of increasingly professional auditing experience in the areas of administration, operations, finance, performance or management, preferably for a public agency
Familiarity with the standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Government Auditing Standards and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors
Knowledge of practices and procedures of enterprise and governmental program accounting, including cost and project accounting and methods of financial control and reporting
Knowledge of financial, statistical, comparative tools, and software used for statistical analysis, data management, and data analytics
Experience analyzing and reviewing documents, data sets, and processes with a detail-oriented and analytical eye
experience updating and maintaining project databases, files, and records, including data documentation
Strong computer skills and proficiency with the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel, and familiarity with auditing software
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously
Ability to work discreetly and independently
Ability to communicate with various audiences using exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and independence
ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy when handling confidential information
The final candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and credit check

Nice to have

Master's degree
Possession of a professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor
Experience working with a Whistleblower Hotline and assisting with investigations

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