What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIEF AUDITOR position at City of Spokane Valley?
Description
DEFINITION:
Under direction, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, supervises and has charge of the auditing work involved in the systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, policies, practices, and the preparation of reports reflecting the financial condition and operating procedures of the organization or jurisdiction; does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Examples of Duties
Examples Of Work
Oversees the internal auditing system of an organization or jurisdiction
Directs and coordinates the day-to-day auditing operations carried out through subordinate auditors, clerks, and similar supporting personnel
Establishes priorities for the unit, and determines program emphasis and operating guidelines.
Establishes operating guidelines and coordinates activities of subordinate supervisors relating to such matters as organizational structure, performance standards, work review, and reporting requirements in order to achieve goals and objectives established by upper level management
Determines resource needs, allocates resources, and accounts for their effective use
Manages the auditing program, including supervision of subordinate auditors, clerks, and other similar supporting personnel
Coordinates program efforts with other internal activities or with activities of other agencies
May handle general, personnel, and labor management policy matters affecting the organization
May analyze work requirements and determine staff resources, equipment, and other resources needed to accomplish work assignments and make necessary adjustments in subordinate units as deemed appropriate.
May establish and adjust schedules, priorities, and deadlines for regular and special work assignments
Reviews and analyzes records and reports of work production, costs, equipment, and staff to control or reduce costs
Implements new procedures, methods, and other work related changes
May assess problems in the quality and quantity of work and take or recommend necessary corrective actions.
Defines audit objectives
Applies accounting concepts to solve problems, render advice, or to meet other needs of management
Analyze the results of audits and interprets its significance as to the financial resources and status of the organization or jurisdiction
Meets with program and functional representatives to gather information needed to define issues and structure the audit for many discrete functional or program areas
May advise subordinate auditors on a variety of technical problems such as interpreting data and significant findings, preferred approaches in data gathering, data organization, or resolving conflict situations
Responsible for depicting the status or condition of financial resources and the financial results of operations in a manner that is meaningful to management
Renders advice to management
Maintains liaison and cooperative working relationships within and outside the organization for the purpose of planning and executing the overall auditing program
Oversee the planning and furnishing of financial management advice regarding proposed operating plans and procedures
Prepares correspondence.
Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
Requirements
Typical Qualifications
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Nine (9) years of professional supervisory accounting experience in work involving the examination and analysis of accounting and other financial records of an organization and preparing reports concerning its financial status, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting subjects.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting subjects; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional supervisory experience.
OR
Possession of a current, valid certificate as a Registered Municipal Accountant or Certified Public Accountant issued by the NJ Board of Certified Public Accountants or as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer issued by the NJ Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services may be substituted for the above education requirement; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional supervisory experience.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
License
Certification as a Registered Municipal Accountant may be required for the position, depending upon the specific responsibilities of the position in the jurisdiction.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of professional accounting and auditing
Knowledge of the common types of records and procedures used in keeping accounts of financial transactions and of modern accounting methods, techniques, and equipment
Knowledge of the methods used in discovering and correcting errors in financial documents and records
Knowledge of the guidelines or precedents applicable to kinds of accounting problems encountered
Knowledge of the trends, current development, and plans for future developments in financial management
Knowledge of organizational structures, functions, procedures, and legislation of the organization served after a period of training.
Knowledge of operating programs, policies, and work processes of the organization served after a period of training.
Ability to plan and direct an auditing program
Ability to supervise and provide training needed by a staff of operating auditors, technician, and clerical personnel
Ability to conduct negotiations and successfully reach agreement on auditing problems
Ability to apply knowledge of the structure, functions, procedures, and legislation of the organization served in solving auditing problems
Ability to develop methods for implementing prescribed auditing systems.
As applicable, to develop, establish, and prescribe accounting systems with ability required to visualize the effect of changes recommended or instituted.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
01017
L
C
N/A
34
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
2/02/2006
The City of Atlantic City offers a complete benefits package to
DEFINITION:
Under direction, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, supervises and has charge of the auditing work involved in the systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, policies, practices, and the preparation of reports reflecting the financial condition and operating procedures of the organization or jurisdiction; does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Examples of Duties
Examples Of Work
Oversees the internal auditing system of an organization or jurisdiction
Directs and coordinates the day-to-day auditing operations carried out through subordinate auditors, clerks, and similar supporting personnel
Establishes priorities for the unit, and determines program emphasis and operating guidelines.
Establishes operating guidelines and coordinates activities of subordinate supervisors relating to such matters as organizational structure, performance standards, work review, and reporting requirements in order to achieve goals and objectives established by upper level management
Determines resource needs, allocates resources, and accounts for their effective use
Manages the auditing program, including supervision of subordinate auditors, clerks, and other similar supporting personnel
Coordinates program efforts with other internal activities or with activities of other agencies
May handle general, personnel, and labor management policy matters affecting the organization
May analyze work requirements and determine staff resources, equipment, and other resources needed to accomplish work assignments and make necessary adjustments in subordinate units as deemed appropriate.
May establish and adjust schedules, priorities, and deadlines for regular and special work assignments
Reviews and analyzes records and reports of work production, costs, equipment, and staff to control or reduce costs
Implements new procedures, methods, and other work related changes
May assess problems in the quality and quantity of work and take or recommend necessary corrective actions.
Defines audit objectives
Applies accounting concepts to solve problems, render advice, or to meet other needs of management
Analyze the results of audits and interprets its significance as to the financial resources and status of the organization or jurisdiction
Meets with program and functional representatives to gather information needed to define issues and structure the audit for many discrete functional or program areas
May advise subordinate auditors on a variety of technical problems such as interpreting data and significant findings, preferred approaches in data gathering, data organization, or resolving conflict situations
Responsible for depicting the status or condition of financial resources and the financial results of operations in a manner that is meaningful to management
Renders advice to management
Maintains liaison and cooperative working relationships within and outside the organization for the purpose of planning and executing the overall auditing program
Oversee the planning and furnishing of financial management advice regarding proposed operating plans and procedures
Prepares correspondence.
Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
Requirements
Typical Qualifications
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Nine (9) years of professional supervisory accounting experience in work involving the examination and analysis of accounting and other financial records of an organization and preparing reports concerning its financial status, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting subjects.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting subjects; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional supervisory experience.
OR
Possession of a current, valid certificate as a Registered Municipal Accountant or Certified Public Accountant issued by the NJ Board of Certified Public Accountants or as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer issued by the NJ Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services may be substituted for the above education requirement; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional supervisory experience.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
License
Certification as a Registered Municipal Accountant may be required for the position, depending upon the specific responsibilities of the position in the jurisdiction.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of professional accounting and auditing
Knowledge of the common types of records and procedures used in keeping accounts of financial transactions and of modern accounting methods, techniques, and equipment
Knowledge of the methods used in discovering and correcting errors in financial documents and records
Knowledge of the guidelines or precedents applicable to kinds of accounting problems encountered
Knowledge of the trends, current development, and plans for future developments in financial management
Knowledge of organizational structures, functions, procedures, and legislation of the organization served after a period of training.
Knowledge of operating programs, policies, and work processes of the organization served after a period of training.
Ability to plan and direct an auditing program
Ability to supervise and provide training needed by a staff of operating auditors, technician, and clerical personnel
Ability to conduct negotiations and successfully reach agreement on auditing problems
Ability to apply knowledge of the structure, functions, procedures, and legislation of the organization served in solving auditing problems
Ability to develop methods for implementing prescribed auditing systems.
As applicable, to develop, establish, and prescribe accounting systems with ability required to visualize the effect of changes recommended or instituted.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
01017
L
C
N/A
34
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
2/02/2006
The City of Atlantic City offers a complete benefits package to
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Plan
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Various Voluntary Benefits
