Board Internal Auditor

To plan and perform independent, objective assurance and consulting functions designed to add value to and improve the District's operations, and to help the District accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. These purposes are accomplished by reviewing: the reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies, procedures and regulations, the safeguarding of assets, the economical and efficient use of resources, and the established operational goals and objectives. Internal audits encompass financial activities, District and school operations, information systems and human resources.

The Internal Auditor must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor
• 5 years previous internal audit experience

Preferred:

• 5 years public accounting and auditing experience
• 5 years of experience education

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Proficiency of audit planning, risk assessment, audit testing and financial accounting and reporting
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and data base technology with knowledge of the principles of computer technology and systems is preferred
• Exemplifies personal integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• In all areas of District operations, evaluate the sufficiency of and degree of adherence to plans, policies, procedures and guidelines prescribed by the Board of Trustees and District administration, and the level of compliance with legal, regulatory and grantor requirements.
• Appraise the application and effectiveness of administrative and financial controls, and the reliability and integrity of data developed within the District.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls for safe guarding District assets, periodically and selectively verify the existence of assets (observe Supply Services and Transportation departments' inventory counts), and recommend improvements to existing internal controls.
• Appraise the level of effectiveness and degree of efficiency in the use of District resources, and recommend improvements.
• Assist the District's external auditors in performing the annual financial, dropout and State Compensatory audits. Coordinate internal audit efforts with those of the external auditors to ensure adequate audit coverage and to avoid duplicate efforts.
• Plan and conduct audits of District departments, schools, and District organizations.
• Plan and conduct audits of construction costs for new District schools and facilities and renovations to existing facilities.
• Audit the interface between databases in the Human Resources and Payroll departments as determined by the Board.
• Audit the Superintendent's and Board members' travel and other expenses for compliance with TEA and Federal regulations as determined by the Board.
• Examine District's fuel consumption and its contract for fuel procurement to determine contract compliance (fuel quality, price and other terms) as determined by the Board.
• Perform other non-recurring examinations requiring an investigative approach as assigned by the Superintendent or the Board of Trustees (student dropout records, State Compensatory Education Program records, auction of surplus property, fraud, etc.).
• Plan, prepare materials for and conduct financial accounting training classes for diverse audiences, including principals, assistant principals, financial bookkeepers and clerks, parent and other outside organizations.
• Regularly scheduled reporting to Board of Trustees to include written reports.
• Attend Board Meetings.
• Report directly to Board of Trustees in certain circumstances if in the exclusive judgment of the internal auditor that action is appropriate to facilitate the audit function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Multi-tasking efficiently in an office environment that may have frequent interruptions is required. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require significant sedentary responsibilities but the following physical demands are required as necessary: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. There may be occasional overtime or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.