WJB-0715 Internal Auditor Wyoming Supreme Court

About the role

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, seeks to hire an Internal Auditor to plan, conduct, and evaluate audits and financial reviews that promote accountability, compliance, effective internal controls, and sound fiscal management throughout the Wyoming Judicial Branch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain annual audit plans and schedules based on organizational risk assessments, statutory requirements, and Branch priorities.
• Conduct pre-audit planning, coordination, and risk assessments to establish audit objectives, scope, methodology, and overall strategy.
• Review information from Branch divisions, help desk tickets, financial reports, prior audits, and Audit Committee recommendations to identify areas of audit focus.
• Conduct desk and on-site audits of court financial records, processes, and internal controls to evaluate compliance with Branch policies, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Examine financial and operational records to assess the accuracy, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Verify audit findings through appropriate documentation, testing procedures, and evidence gathering.
• Fulfill statutory audit requirements for Civil Legal Services fees and associated grant recipients.
• Conduct audits of treatment court financial records, processes, and internal controls to evaluate compliance with Branch policies, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Investigate irregularities or concerns identified through audit activities and prepare supporting documentation as necessary.
• Work with Court Services staff, court personnel, and the Audit Committee to establish and maintain audit standards and compliance requirements.
• Track and monitor corrective action plans and evaluate implementation of audit recommendations.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports identifying findings, risks, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Present relevant audit findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee, audited courts, Circuit Court Executive Committee, Equal Justice Wyoming Advisory Committee, Behavioral Health Committee, and the Wyoming Judicial Council.
• Provide guidance and consultation to court personnel regarding internal controls, financial accountability, and compliance requirements.
• Compile and distribute financial statements, transaction reports, and other financial information for Branch programs and courts.
• Assist with the development, preparation, and submission of the Judicial branch budget utilizing IBARS, Excel, and other financial management tools.
• Monitor Branch expenditures, revenues, and budget performance throughout the fiscal year and identify potential variances or areas of concern.
• Assist in forecasting financial needs and evaluating the fiscal impact of proposed programs, initiatives, and operational changes.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen budget controls, financial accountability, and resource stewardship.
• Identify training needs related to financial processes, internal controls, and audit findings; and coordinate with appropriate training staff.
• Provide guidance and training to court personnel, treatment court providers, and grantees regarding accounting practices, financial procedures, and audit recommendations.
• Research and respond to inquiries from court personnel, treatment court providers, and grantees regarding financial processes, internal controls, and audit-related matters.
• Aid in the development, revision, and implementation of Branch rules, policies, procedures, and internal control standards.
• Recommend improvements to audit methodologies, internal controls, financial processes, and organizational practices to improve accountability and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Administrator/Chief Fiscal Officer or the State Court Administrator.

  Qualifications

  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
  • Three (3) or more years of accounting or auditing experience.
  • Knowledge of GAGAS, internal auditing principles, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Governmental accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and public-sector budgeting processes.
  • Internal control frameworks, fraud prevention techniques, and organizational risk management practices.
  • Federal and state laws, regulatory reporting requirements, and compliance standards.
  • Financial analysis, budget development, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and fiscal accountability practices.
  • Research methodologies, investigative techniques, and audit evidence collection procedures.
  • Judicial Branch policies, procedures, organizational structure, and operational processes.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making in evaluating financial, operational, and compliance matters.
  • Interpret and apply statutes, regulations, policies, auditing standards, and accounting principles to varied situations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial, personnel, legal, and operational information.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with employees, managers, and judges.
  • Work independently with limited supervision while maintaining professional objectivity and integrity.
  • Adapt to changing priorities, organizational needs, and regulatory requirements.
  • Compile, analyze, and present information accurately and effectively.
  • Travel throughout the state, including occasional overnight stays, as required to conduct audits.