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Head of Internal Audit

2 months ago

Santa Ana, California, United States OCERS Full time

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Head of Internal Audit will have a direct reporting line to the Audit Committee, with functional guidance from the Chief Executive Officer, and will manage department direct reports.

This role is tasked with the comprehensive coordination of internal audits to ensure that OCERS maintains a robust system of financial and operational internal controls, aimed at minimizing risks and ensuring overall compliance.

This position will support the Board of Retirement and management in fulfilling their fiduciary duties and is expected to uphold the highest standards of accountability, plan sponsor focus, and operational efficiency.

The Head of Internal Audit will be responsible for defining the scope of work and audit objectives while ensuring that audit goals are achieved within established timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Oversees the Internal Audit department to ensure compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards as established by the Institute of Internal Auditors and the relevant OCERS Internal Audit charters.

Manages audits across OCERS' internal divisions and Employers; assesses operational nature and formulates objective evaluations on the adequacy, effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of systems or programs under review.

Develops an annual risk assessment and audit strategy.

Creates a methodology for tracking audit recommendations and measuring performance outcomes.

Examines and analyzes transactions, management assertions, documents, records, reporting methods, receipts, disbursements, etc., for adequacy, effectiveness, errors, irregularities, and inconsistencies.

Conducts audits to ensure compliance with established goals and objectives.

Evaluates information system controls and assesses system security and data integrity.

Performs data analysis.

Reports on the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control systems.

Prepares and presents comprehensive audit reports with recommendations based on audit findings and follows up on the status of those findings and recommendations.

Prepares and reviews work papers, correspondence, and final reports.

Recommends corrective actions for unsatisfactory conditions, operational improvements, and cost reductions.

Facilitates professional development for staff and cultivates their skills in alignment with the OCERS Internal Audit methodology for succession planning and other objectives.

Develops and manages the annual departmental budget, ensuring operations remain within established funding levels.

Maintains constructive written and verbal communications with OCERS personnel throughout the audit process.

Collaborates with subject matter experts, including legal and actuarial teams, to evaluate complex areas.

Supports the development of automated and technological tools, such as robotic process automation.

Drafts and evaluates requests for proposals managed by the Internal Audit Department.

Performs other specialized duties related to Internal Audit operations.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience: Graduation from a four-year college with a BA or BS degree in accounting, business or public administration, economics, or a related field, which includes thirty-six-semester units in elementary, intermediate, and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, business law, and other business-related courses.


AND

A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in progressively responsible roles within a public pension system; local, state or federal agency; accounting/auditing firm or corporation.

Special Notes, Licenses or Requirements

A valid California class C driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

Successful candidates must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, including a fingerprint check.

Desired Qualifications

Minimum of seven years of demonstrated professional accounting/finance or internal auditing experience.

Minimum of five years of supervisory and project management experience.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Pension plan experience.

Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for financial reporting.

Valid certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).


IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate will possess the competencies required to exercise fiduciary responsibilities to protect the interests of plan participants. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal presentation skills, along with strong interpersonal and analytical abilities.

They will have a solid background in conducting audits and a proven ability to establish and maintain trusting and collaborative relationships with the Board, Audit Committee, management, staff, plan sponsors, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment and the capacity to take initiative.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with outstanding problem-solving skills and a proven ability to analyze business processes and make informed recommendations.

They will commit to maintaining a high level of integrity and ethical standards while ensuring confidentiality; will be experienced in evaluating internal controls within a public agency and knowledgeable of the Institute of Internal Auditors' Code of Ethics and Standards.

Knowledge Required

The theory, principles, and practice of auditing, including methods and procedures used to examine, verify, and analyze operational records, statements, and reports.

Global Internal Audit Standards (Institute of Internal Auditors); Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, and information systems auditing standards.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal control frameworks (such as COSO).

Internal controls, including an understanding of information system controls, accounting systems, and financial structures.

Statistical methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis and statistical sampling.

Computer-based information systems and the use of computers for research and analysis.

Investment management and conducting investment reviews for public pension funds.

Skills/Abilities

Define problem areas, analyze data and/or situations, draw logical conclusions, and recommend effective courses of action.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including preparing comprehensive work papers, clear and concise audit reports, and financial statements.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with plan sponsors, external contractors, management staff, and co-workers.

Review, understand, interpret, and apply State, Federal, and County laws and procedures: auditing and accounting pronouncements and standards.

Stay current on the standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Conduct research using various techniques; collect, compile, analyze, and interpret data.

Exhibit exemplary interpersonal skills and exercise sound judgment and professionalism in business matters.

Perform job functions independently, objectively, and within set timeframes.

Utilize standard office equipment and software to compose reports, spreadsheets, graphs, flowcharts, calculations, and time reports.

Travel to and from work sites may be required for some assignments.