Audit Analyst (Exempt)



Job Details

Audit Analyst (Exempt)
Employer

County of Hawai`i

Salary

$47,952.00 - $67,476.00 Annually

Location

Hilo, HI

Job Type

Appointed Position - Exempt from Civil Service

Job Number

2018-00045

Department

Legislative Auditor

Opening Date

04/22/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Duties Summary

In accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), plan and conduct performance audits of County government and make value-added and meaningful recommendations on departmental organizations, operations, procedures, and practices.

Position is exempt from civil service and selected person for the position will be appointed by the Legislative Auditor.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited.  Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

Examples of Duties

  • Adheres to independence and objectivity, ethical and professional standards established by GAGAS.
  • Complies with GAGAS continuing professional education (CPE) requirements which typically includes minimal out-of-state travel.
  • Plan, prioritize, and organize work to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • May supervise others assigned.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Use personal computers, local area network, and standard office application programs.
  • Attend and present at council meetings, committee meetings, conferences, and hearings as required to provide background information on audit-related issues.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with all county personnel and the public in a professional manner including conducting interviews and meetings with county personnel to collect useful, relevant, and reliable information.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, the administration, the public and the County Council.
  • Independently lead and conduct complex financial, compliance and operational audits to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, adequate internal controls, compliance with various federal, state, and county policies, procedures, and laws.
  • Apply techniques and methodologies to gather and analyze operational, statistical, and financial data and compare against established criteria.
  • Work with and control, sensitive and confidential information.
  • Perform peer working paper review to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Present facts clearly and objectively both orally and in writing.
  • Summarize findings and recommendations in clear, concise, complete and accurate written reports with sound recommendations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field, and
  • two (2) years of auditing experience, or
  • five (5) years of experience in governmental fund accounting and/or government operations, and
  • resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, and
  • possession of a valid State of Hawaii driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license by the closing deadline. You will be required to submit your driver's license at time of the job interview.

NOTE:  Scan and attach your official college transcript, resume and cover letter to your application.


Knowledge of:  Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); county government organizations and functions; policies, laws, and rules relating to county government processes; accounting and/or auditing principles and practices; research techniques and methods; and report writing.

Supplemental Information

Scan and attach the following required documents to your application:

  • official college transcript
  • resume
  • cover letter

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Employee benefits are generally for full-time permanent employment and include the following from the date of hire:

* sick leave and vacation earnings
* paid holidays
* social security
* credit union membership
* life, dental, medical, vision, and prescription
   drug insurance plans
* employee-employer paid retirement plan
* flexible spending plan
* tax-sheltered savings and investment program
* mortgage loans through the State Employees'
   Retirement System
* career opportunity and mobility in a merit system for
   civil service positions

Persons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.

Benefits for part-time employment is based on hours worked and type of appointment.

Benefits are subject to change due to legislative, collective bargaining negotiation, and other changes.

01
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Did you scan and attach an official college transcript to your application?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Did you scan and attach your resume and cover letter to your application?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have two (2) years of auditing work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please describe your auditing work experience. Include the following information:
A. Employer's name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Description of your duties
F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you have no auditing work experience, enter "None".

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL work experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- See attached
06
Do you have five (5) years of work experience in governmental fund accounting and/or government operations?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please describe your work experience in governmental fund accounting and/or government operations. Include the following information:
A. Employer's name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Description of your duties
F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you have no work experience in governmental fund accounting and/or government operations, enter "None".

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL work experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- See attached
08
Of the following items, which do you have a working knowledge of or work experience in? Select all that apply.
  • Accounting principles and practices
  • Auditing standards
  • Auditing principles and practices
  • Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
  • Auditing a government entity
  • Analyzing operational, statistical and/or financial data information
  • Presenting facts in a summarized finding and sound recommendation written report.
  • Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines
  • Sensitive and confidential information
  • Research techniques and methods
  • Continuing professional education (CPE) requirements
  • Conducting interviews and meetings to collect useful, relevant and reliable information.
  • Government policies, laws and rules
  • None of the above
09
Do you have a valid driver's license by the closing deadline? You will be required to submit you driver's license at time of the job interview.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County of Hawai`i
Address
Department of Human Resources
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720
Phone
808-961-8361
Website
http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov

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