IT Systems

2 weeks ago

Galveston, United States Galveston County, TX Full time
Salary: $52,048.00 Annually

Location : Galveston, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00807

Department: County Auditor

Opening Date: 04/26/2024

Description

Employment TypeFull-Time
Description
Plan and execute audit and advisory projects focusing on: (1) evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls over financial recording and reporting, (2) ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and Company policies, and (3) developing & implementing process improvement opportunities / operational efficiencies.
Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
  • Develop future and support current data analytic tests using IDEA
  • Use IDEA data analytics expertise to validate adequacy and effectiveness of business processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
  • Apply understanding of data and controls to detect fraud, identify control weaknesses, and automate analytic processes
  • Ability to utilize continuous monitoring skills to identify high risk areas
  • Use your knowledge and experience in a wide range of tasks and challenges, including:
    1. Tracking payment trends and accuracy
    2. Applying benefit costs accurately
    3. Applying more than 50 automated tests to ensure payroll accuracy
    4. Performing continuous monitoring of transactions
    5. Tracking unbudgeted revenues
    6. Identifying potential for conflicts of interest
    7. Performing migration testing for software upgrades
  • Provide written report of data findings and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Apply data visualizations through different formats such as graphs, tables, or PowerPoint
  • Assist Internal Audit management in preparing the annual risk assessment and audit plan
  • Provide updates to Internal Audit management regarding the status of assigned audits
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Ability to document project steps and notes for accounting system upgrade
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics or Computer Science
  • Broad understanding of IT, business process, accounting, auditing, financial analysis, forensic accounting & controls
  • Knowledge of database tables and expertise to perform complex data analysis
  • Knowledge of and experience in using computer assisted auditing tools
  • Experience with Workday and audit processes in Workday preferred
  • 1+ years of experience understanding and developing automated scripts using IDEA tools
  • 2+ years of experience with developing data models
  • 2+ years' experience in auditing
  • 2+ years of experience with using Microsoft Office suite
  • Professional certification earned or seeking (i.e., CIA, CISA)
  • General understanding of accounting and auditing concepts
  • Possess strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Must be proficient working with computer programs, including MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Must pass Criminal Background check
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
  • Galveston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Galveston County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.