Internal Auditor

The Clark County Internal Audit Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Internal Auditor position. As a member of our team, you will conduct audits of various County departments and programs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently or in teams. The candidate will report to the Principal Auditor.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.
This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or Public Administration or a field related to the work, plus one (1) year of professional level experience in auditing, accounting and/or management review and assessment, preferably in a public agency setting. Possession of an appropriate advanced degree is desirable.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Licensing and Certification: Possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License. Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or other related professional certification is desirable.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.Plans and conducts a variety of complex and comprehensive financial, organizational, staffing, management, technical, operational, business license and/or similar professional audits individually or as a member of an audit team following generally accepted government auditing standards and requirements. Notifies County departments selected for audit of the impending process; answers questions and provides information regarding audit processes, information required and possible outcomes. Learns the goals, objectives and operational standards of the organization to be audited. Examines financial, management, operational and other records, historical data, policies and procedures and other documentation; reconciles financial data; researches appropriate laws and regulations. Confers with organizational staff to clarify organizational information and ensure a clear understanding of their responsibilities, activities and functions as well as the effectiveness of internal reporting and control systems. Conducts independent research; identifies possible areas of concern or irregularities; analyzes possible causes and recommends and evaluates alternative problem solutions; prepares technical, statistical, and narrative reports on the impact of alternatives. Maintains accurate study records and files; prepares narrative and statistical reports of audit processes, findings, financial status, recommendations for actions and other matters; submits preliminary reports for supervisory review and comment; prepares final recommendations, reports and correspondence as required. Meets with departmental management to report and explain audit findings; provides implementation assistance and follow-up to ensure that recommendations have been effectively adopted. Conducts studies for the Board of Commissioners to assess the financial impact of proposed ordinances, etc. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. May direct the work of an audit team on a project basis. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit work locations.Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.Employment Type: PERMANENT