The Controller's Office of the County of San Mateo seeks applicants with experience in internal auditing, risk assessment, and business process analysis for the mid-level position of Internal Auditor II.
The qualified candidate will have:
- A four-year degree or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university, with a major or concentration in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Internal Audit certificates (highly desirable).
- A minimum of two years of responsible professional experience conducting complex audits, compliance reviews, and internal control assessments in accordance with professional auditing standards.
- Experience in the application of auditing and accounting principles and best practices in operational and business process analysis.
- Experience in performing audits of information (IT) systems and related processes.
- The ability to perform well when working independently and in teams.
- The ability to complete audit projects independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent research skills.
- The ability to work on several projects simultaneously with minimal direction or oversight.
- A desire to constantly learn about the County departments’ various functions and the services provided.
- The ability to interact with the public, staff, and management on all levels in a professional and effective manner.
- Experience in information systems and software applications such as the Microsoft applications, ACL for data analysis, TeamMate for auditing, Monarch, etc.
The qualified candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting in the completion of audit projects independently and with a team.
- Performing risk assessments of operations, business processes/procedures, and internal controls.
- Identifying and communicating issues and developing recommended internal control procedures and solutions to address business risks and improve operational effectiveness.
- Ensuring audit findings, analysis, and recommendations are well supported with proper documentation and evidence.
- Following up with auditees and others to ensure assigned audits and projects stay on track and requested information and documents are provided in a timely manner.
- Developing audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risks and testing objectives.
- Developing effective working relationships with auditees.
- Preparing well-written audit reports and other communications in an accurate, clear and concise manner.
THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE
The Controller's Office mission is to promote the County's operational effectiveness and ensure its financial transparency and integrity by providing quality accounting, audit, and financial reporting services.
THE INTERNAL AUDIT DIVISION
The Division works to help safeguard County assets and reduce risks. This is accomplished by conducting independent operations and internal control audits to assist County management to improve operations and reduce risks related to County’s programs, functions, and information systems. Audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) guidelines.
Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Prepare clear, concise, and complete data analyses, audit reports, and audit work papers.
- Review internal controls, analyze trends, make recommendations to process procedures and controls, and follow up to ensure that recommendations have been implemented.
- Conduct assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end.
- Conduct internal audits of County departments, divisions, and agencies.
- Conduct reviews of County contractors’ compliance with contract and other regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support to external auditors and governmental program auditors.
- Conduct research of best practices.
- Perform related duties or special projects as assigned.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: July 14 - 18, 2025
Civil Service Panel Interview: July 29 and/or 30, 2025
