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Internal Auditor I

The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Internal Audit Department performs internal auditing functions designed to add value and improve government’s operations. As a service to management and the taxpayers of Manatee County, the Internal Audit Department independently measures and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of various Manatee County departments' and agencies' internal controls. In addition, the Internal Auditing function performs fraud investigations.

This position includes, but is not limited to:

planning, organizing, directing, and controlling general and special audits and limited scope audits of contracts, grants and general operations of Manatee County Departments and any agency receiving funds from the Board of County Commissioners in cooperation with audit management;
planning, organizing, directing, and controlling financial, compliance and operational audits and limited scope audits based on risk analysis and consultation with audit management;
providing non-audit assistance and consulting services to other departments and agencies;
providing audit assistance to the County’s external auditing firm; and
assisting audit management with other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:
Applicant must be knowledgeable of principles, practices, and professional standards of internal auditing, accounting, finance, business administration, and financial management. He or she must be able to apply professional standards and techniques in internal auditing and program analysis. In addition, applicant must be computer literate which includes, but is not limited to, proficiency in a Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Word & Outlook. It is important that the applicant possess good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work as part of a team and foster a positive work environment. A valid Florida driver’s license is also required.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related field and at least one year of auditing experience. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred. Salary range is $35,000 - $50,000 based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:
Go to www.manateeclerk.com
Click on “About Us”
From the drop down menu, select “Career Opportunities”
Internal Audit posting can be found on the bottom of that page. Follow instructions to apply.

Posted June 24, 2010

Senior Internal Auditor

Western Reserve Life Assurance Company of Ohio Inc., an AEGON company, is an international pension, insurance and financial services organization. This position will be located in St. Petersburg, FL.

This position will be responsible for conducting moderate to complex audit projects, from planning through reporting. It will conduct audits to ensure that appropriate controls exist, processing is efficient and accurate, and procedures are in compliance with corporate standards. This position may occasionally be responsible for supervising the work of other project team members.

Other duties include:

Plan and conduct complex audit and consulting projects, including the preparation of an objective risk-based assessment and an effective audit approach in accordance with Internal Audit Department standards for quality and timeliness.
Direct and train auditors assigned as assistants.
Evaluate the adequacy of internal control and develop creative and realistic recommendations.
Audit the activities of various departments for compliance with plans, policies, and procedures prescribed by management.
Prepare and submit reports on the results of audits, recommending improvements in policies and procedures.
Work with minimal supervision, conferring with manager on unusual matters. Assignments are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity.
Support external audit-related projects by completing assigned tasks.

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Management Information Systems (MIS) required. 5-8 years of audit experience or equivalent business experience required. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or related certifications preferred.

Capable of communicating effectively with internal audit staff, operating department staff and management, as well as external contacts. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Possess and apply a broad knowledge of principle, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments. Public Accounting experience is desirable.

Some extended hours and travel required.

How to Apply:

To learn more about this position and other exciting opportunities we currently have available, please reference posting #9789 at our website www.aegonusa.jobs

Posted February 24, 2010

Are you an experienced internal audit professional who enjoys doing and focusing on “the work?” Do corporate politics get in the way of your success? Are you looking for work/life balance? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, join Steven Douglas Associates to start your “new” career as a Project Professional.

Steven Douglas Associates, one of the nation’s leading boutique search and project-based professional services firms, has been a recognized leader in identifying top talent and developing innovative solutions for corporate clients since 1984. Headquartered in South Florida, we serve mid-market to Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States and internationally.

The Project Division of Steven Douglas provides our clients with the highest quality, senior-level professionals on a project basis. Our areas of expertise include Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Internal Audit and Compliance, and Human Resources. We are committed to delivering dedicated and qualified project professionals to our clients. We extend our clients’ bandwidth helping them manage change and accomplish internal initiatives.

We are currently seeking Project Professionals to join our Central Florida practice to support our growing business. This position offers a variety of project based consulting engagements within your specific functional area of expertise. Successful candidates have a positive, professional attitude and are able to work as a team player. The most successful project professionals have the ability to effectively manage difficult situations, environments and personalities. We are currently seeking professionals with the following experience:

Operational, financial and fraud focused internal audit
Internal audit and/or Sarbanes-Oxley documentation, testing and/or remediation
Internal audit leadership
IT audit, technology risk, and security
SEC reporting (preparation of Forms 10Q, 10K and proxies)
Restatement of prior year financials and FAS 123R analysis
General controllership and financial reporting
Budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, financial modeling, etc.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and grammar skills
Detail oriented

We require a minimum of a 4-year bachelor degree and at least 10 years of professional experience. CIA, CPA or other professional licensures (CFE, CISA, PMP) are preferred. Prior experience with a public accounting (Big 4) or large professional services firm is also a plus.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including competitive pay, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) and bonus opportunities.

Posted June 17, 2010