EXECUTIVE BRANCH AUDITOR 1 - UNDERFILL

This position is located within the Division of Internal Audits of the Governor's Finance Office in Carson City, NV. Auditors conduct reviews on internal controls and accounts, records, activities, and operations of State agencies to ensure compliance with State and federal rules and regulations and legal requirements and/or proper safeguarding of agency funds. The position also reviews contracts and grants for compliance with State and federal guidelines. Executive Branch Auditors plan, organize and conduct comprehensive reviews of programs and activities of executive branch agencies in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Auditing duties include thorough analysis and evaluation of the agency's mission, goals and objectives; the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations; compliance with State and federal laws, regulations and administrative directives; the effectiveness and appropriateness of internal controls; and conformance with best management practices. Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); OR a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and one year of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews; OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or closely related field and two years of experience as described above or two years equivalent to an Auditor III in Nevada State service; OR current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor and one year of professional auditing experience in compliance, financial, or performance audits or reviews. Conduct audits of organizational units, programs and functional activities of an assigned executive branch agency; determine the source and extent of information to be reviewed; review and evaluate work processes, procedures manuals, agency mission and policy statements, performance indicators, statistics, records, reports, data management methods, and other information applicable to the scope of the assigned audit. Conduct comprehensive internal audits which may encompass financial, compliance and performance audits: Compliance audits assess the agency's compliance with State statutes, federal laws and regulations, departmental policies and administrative guidelines. Areas of non-compliance, errors, waste, omissions and conflicts of interest are documented and reported; alleged illegal actions must be reported immediately upon discovery to the Executive Branch Audit Committee as required by statute. Performance audits involve a comprehensive review of an agency's activities to determine how economically, effectively and efficiently its objectives were achieved. Financial related audits include the analysis of an agency's economic activity as measured and reported by accounting methods. Internal control mechanisms are reviewed to ensure appropriate financial management and reporting, the existence of clear audit trails, and separation of critical functions and duties. Gather audit information and evidence by meeting with agency officials and personnel, interviewing employees at all levels of the organization, and observing and documenting work practices and processes; determine the appropriateness of random or statistical sampling and/or other methodology specific to the audit. Document audit findings and develop work papers detailing the specific information reviewed, questions raised, and other audit activities; write audit recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving agency or program operations, and reducing cost; describe deficiencies, duplication of effort, lack of compliance with laws and regulations, performance in relation to established measures and criteria, and management practices. Prepare comprehensive final audit reports describing the scope, approach and findings of the audit; prepare charts, graphs, spreadsheets, summaries and related materials using microcomputer equipment. Perform follow-up reviews to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions. Participate in special projects and reviews at the request of management. Perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents at this level perform the majority of duties described in the series concept and may independently audit a small agency or work as part of a team of auditors on large and more complex audits. Planning and organizing audits, determining audit scope, and developing appropriate methodology are duties associated with higher levels in the series. Present final audit report to the Executive Branch Audit Committee at the discretion of the Chief of Internal Audits.

Working knowledge of:

general accounting and auditing principles; oral and written communication skills; sources of information and research techniques; fiscal and organizational management principles and practices; quantitative analysis methods.

General knowledge of:

functions and scope of departments and major divisions within the Executive Branch of State government.

Ability to:

conduct audits efficiently and effectively within established audit schedules; interpret and apply the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors to specific audits and projects; provide technical advisement to agency management; develop innovative analysis, appraisals, and recommendations concerning an agency's mission, goals, and objectives; analyze, organize and synthesize a variety of information into supported audit findings and logical recommendations; identify and evaluate the materiality and significance of deviations from good business practices and recommend improvements to promote efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with acceptable procedures and practices; exercise due professional care and remain alert to the possibility of intentional wrongdoing, errors and omissions, inefficiency, waste, ineffectiveness, and conflicts of interest; write clear, concise, complete and grammatically correct reports, recommendations and related materials; systematically review information and document audit findings; review management and related internal controls for adequacy; evaluate an agency's compliance with State and federal laws and regulations; conduct follow-up reviews to determine the adequacy of corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions; comply with professional standards of conduct; conduct effective interviews with all levels of staff within the audited agency; work both independently and as a member of a team; operate microcomputer equipment including word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION

Jon Terrazas at j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov