COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

About the role

The position of Compliance Auditor within Los Angeles County Public Works is responsible for plans and coordinates departmental audits, conducts financial, compliance, and operational audits, and internal investigations of suspected fraud through the County Fraud Hotline.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates departmental audits.
• Conducts financial, compliance, and operational audits and accounting system reviews.
• Collaborates with external auditors.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to accounting systems and internal controls.
• Prepares written audit reports and management communications.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a closely related field, including 21 semester units or 31.5 quarter units of accounting courses, including a course in auditing.
• Option I: Two years of professional auditing experience at the level of the County class of Intermediate Accountant-Auditor.
• Option II: Three years of professional accounting experience.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirements

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days by the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: here.

Exam Content

• Part I: Multiple Choice and Simulation Assessment, weighted at 60%, measuring Professional Potential, Achievement, Working Relationships, Analyzing Information, Learning Quickly, Generating New Ideas, Using Time Efficiently, Working to High Quality Standards, Adapting to Change, Coping with Uncertainty, Willingness to Learn, Responsibility.
• Part II: Technical Writing Assessment, weighted at 40%, measuring Technical Knowledge in Auditing Standards and Practices, Risk Assessment and Internal Control Knowledge, Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability, Attention to Detail and Accuracy, Planning and Organizational Skills, Written Communication, Professional Judgment and Decision-Making.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in Public Works as they occur.

Application and Filing Information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.