General Summary
The purpose of this classification is to direct, manage, plan, and perform internal audits including operational, compliance, and financial audits of all SCAG activities; and provide the Audit Committee with timely reports of audit findings, analyses, and recommendations designed to strengthen and improve internal control, equity, and operational performance.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Internal Auditor is responsible for the management of SCAG’S auditing function and acts as an advisor to SCAG leadership and policy committees on audit and financial matters. This may be demonstrated by auditing and assessing the adequacy of internal control systems, providing recommendations for consideration in formulating policies, and establishing internal management controls.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Prepares and holds Audit Committee meetings, including uploading reports to AMS, incorporating comments from management, and presenting the findings
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Develops a flexible annual audit plan based on risk assessment, including performing annual risk assessment and drafting audit plan
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Plans, manages, and coordinates Internal Audit program goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
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Directs, manages, plans, and performs internal audits including operational, compliance, and financial audits of all SCAG activities
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Provides the Audit Committee with timely reports of audit findings, analysis, and recommendations designed to strengthen and improve internal control and performance results
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Determines compliance with SCAG's fiscal policies and regulations regarding revenue, expenses, budgets, contracts, lease compliance, sub-regions, projects, and programs
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Evaluates the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of SCAG division operations including the safeguarding of SCAG assets
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Reviews internal control structure to ensure compliance with SCAG management policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
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Participates in the review of planning, design, and development and implementation of new or revised SCAG audit programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation of SCAG accounting systems
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Reviews cost information in consultant proposals, including direct labor rates, indirect rates, and other costs
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Monitors and acts as project manager for SCAG Ethics Hotline and ensures that incidents reported to the anonymous ethics hotline are investigated thoroughly and objectively, and that corrective measures are taken if necessary
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Provides professional advanced journey level staff assistance and coordination in support of SCAG audit functions
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Fields questions and concerns from staff related to a wide variety of topics, including operations
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Perform special assignments as directed by the Audit Committee
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Performs reasonably related duties within the scope of the classification as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be with 9 years' experience working in governmental auditing and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Internal Auditor
KNOWLEDGE OF:
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Federal, state, and agency contracting/procurement requirements
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Potential risk areas affecting procurement
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Pertinent audit standards and processes
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Accounting principles and practices
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Organizational and management practices
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Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and guidelines
SKILL IN:
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Synthesizing financial data and presenting appropriate recommendations
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Critical thinking
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Written and oral communications
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Attention to detail
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Organization and time management
ABILITY TO:
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Gain comprehensive understanding SCAG Ethics Policy and other pertinent policies
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Manage SCAG Ethics Hotline’s case management system
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Explain requirements to agency staff and consultants
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Maintain collaborative and effective working relationships internally with SCAG staff and management, and elected officials and external stakeholders
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Analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequence, and develop recommendations
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Conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics and SCAG policies and procedures
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Maintain confidentiality
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Develop and/or review clear, concise communications and reports
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Use basic to intermediate features of Microsoft Office Suite
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Contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Classification has no level of supervision in the scope of work but may provide occasional direction to interns, temporary employees, and consultants.
Human Collaboration & Job Impact
This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the division, the department, and business unit objectives including the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction.
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Classifications at this level develop recommendations that may influence policy development and implementation. Through interactions and communication, may also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative relationships, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
Fiscal Responsibility & Risk
This section describes the accountability and participation if any, as it relates to the fiscal accountability, level of risk, and impact of financial/budgetary errors within department or assigned area(s) of responsibility.
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Major fiscal responsibility.
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Classification has major fiscal responsibility. Responsible for developing budget and exercising primary control over department-wide financial decisions. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between budget requests, departmental goals and objectives, and staff work plan tasks. Monitors budget plan and adjusts as necessary. Decisions and actions have a direct impact on agency operations, financial management, employee morale and safety. Risk at this level is major. Errors may not be immediately identifiable and require effort to resolve or mitigate consequences, resulting in significant loss of time and may likely have a mid-term impact on future goals, operations, employee morale and wellbeing.
Other Classification Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Seldom or Never
Sometimes
Frequently or Often
Office or similar indoor environment
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Street environment (near moving traffic)
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WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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This position is relative free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
TRAVEL
May require transit or car trips exceeding 45 minutes and/or air travel outside of the region, as needed for business purposes.
EEO STATEMENT
Southern California Association of Governments is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or older), military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.