3-710                 JOB DESCRIPTION             11-16-94

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Internal Auditor (JTPA)

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To review contracts and financial records of subgrant recipients for compliance with federal, State and City regulations.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general direction from the Auditing Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.   Audits financial records of agencies receiving JTPA funds to ensure compliance with federal, State and City regulations and accounting principles.

 

2.   Prepares a report of audit findings for presentation to and use by the Director of JTPA, the Private Industry Council, outside auditors and the appropriate federal and State agencies in determining the need for additional audit or other action; distributes copies of reports to the appropriate agencies.

 

3.   Audits JTPA and City of Little Rock bank accounts, performing bank reconciliations on a monthly basis; submits a report on findings to the Auditing Supervisor.

 

4.   Reviews contracts between the City and subgrant recipients to ensure compliance with regulations and to ensure the recipients meet insurance and bonding requirements.

 

5.   Evaluates internal controls for JTPA positions to assure they are adhering to their annual plan.

 

6.   Schedules and conducts meetings with recipients to explain regulations and specific changes to regulations.

 

7.   Reviews the use of computerized accounting and record systems by recipients to determine the need for additional controls with outside agencies.

 

8.   Contacts various State and federal agencies to obtain information on regulations; submits required reports to the proper agencies.

 

JOB TITLE:  Internal Auditor (JTPA)

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.   Acts as liaison for the City by providing information to outside auditors for preparing audit reports and to the FBI and government accounting offices needed to investigate cases of suspected fraud and abuse.

 

2.   Prepares a recommendation listing subgrant recipients to be audited based on grant amount and previous audit findings for each recipient.

 

3.   Assists JTPA staff and auditors in resolving audit problems.

 

4.   Operates computers to input and retrieve data for compiling audit reports.

 

5.   Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

3-710             INTERNAL AUDITOR (JTPA)           11-16-94

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of considerable difficulty in auditing JTPA subgrant recipients for compliance with federal, State and City regulations.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Audits financial records of agencies receiving JTPA funds to ensure compliance with regulations.

 

Prepares a report of audit findings; distributes copies to the appropriate agencies.

 

Reviews contracts between the City and subgrant recipients to ensure compliance with regulations.

 

Prepares a recommendation listing subgrant recipients to be audited based on grant amount and previous audit findings.

 

Schedules and conducts meetings with recipients to explain regulations and specific changes.

 

Operates a microcomputer to retrieve data and compile audit reports.

 

Contacts State and federal agencies to obtain information on regulations; submits required reports to the proper agencies.

 

Performs other related duties as required.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations governing grant funds.

 

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards.

 

Good knowledge of spreadsheet software.

 

Some knowledge of computerized accounting systems.

 

Skill in the operation of a desk calculator.

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer, utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software.

 

Ability to prepare reports based on audit findings.

 

JOB TITLE:  Internal Auditor (JTPA)

JOB DESCRIPTION- CONTINUED

 

 

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees of federal and state agencies, outside auditors and subgrant recipients.

 

Ability to read and interpret financial statements and records.

 

Ability to analyze results of statistical sampling theory.

 

Ability to read and interpret federal registers and regulations.

 

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

 

Ability to note deviations from regulations and recommend corrective action.

 

Ability to maintain complex files and records.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of a college degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area; at least two years of experience in governmental or non-profit accounting or auditing; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class "D" vehicle operator's license.