What You'll Be Doing

Do you gain personal satisfaction from solving puzzles? If yes, Wake County Internal Audit invites you to join our team. The Internal Auditor Department performs professional audits, investigations, consulting services and risk evaluations for all Wake County departments.

This position conducts audits and investigations to include the following:

• Performs reviews and/or audits of organizational, functional and contractual activities as assigned by the Internal Audit Director
• Examines business processes, internal controls, accounting and reporting, compliance with laws, regulations and contract provisions
• Advises departments on best practices, reviews internal and external reports, extracts and analyzes data
• Performs risk evaluation through risk assessments and assurance work

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for an Internal Auditor position.

About Our Team

The Wake County Internal Audit Department provides professional, independent, objective business consulting services to add value and improve Wake County departments. The Department provides proactive analysis of operations, financial activities and internal control systems through the review of business and accounting processes. Internal Audit strives to support County departments to evaluate and improve effective risk evaluation, governance processes and the County’s overall service delivery.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Four years of experience in auditing
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• CPA License, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Internal Control Auditor
• Personal computer proficiency at the intermediate level
• Writing Audit Command Language or other computer auditing software experience

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing and professional standards
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations related to audit scope
• Ability to process and handle confidential matters with tact and discretion
• Ability to obtain institutional knowledge of the county business processes and cultural environment
• Ability to recognize the importance of the data and the significance of risks being evaluated
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats to management
• Good analytical, organizational and presentation skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) skills, use of data analysis tools and techniques to support audit recommendations

About This Position

Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 66,270 - 89,467, commensurate on experience

Market Range: 66,270.00 - 112,663.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/24/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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