ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

OPERATING TITLE: DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT

Class Code: 4224

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

General Statement of Duties: Directs Internal Audit activities and performs work of unusual difficulty in conducting independent audits and review of controls, financial records, and operations to provide objective evaluations and recommendations regarding (1) the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; (2) the accuracy of financial records and reliability of financial reporting; and (3) compliance with laws and regulations.

Supervision received: General direction

Supervision exercised: Upper level manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Board of Trustees; day-to-day duties and responsibilities are coordinated by the Chancellor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES*

Develops and directs comprehensive risk assessments for all District activities and operations.

Develops and maintains a comprehensive risk-based audit program for the District, including operational, financial, compliance, investigative, and information technology audits and reviews.

Performs investigations of Ethics Hotline cases according to District investigation protocol, and performs other audits and reviews requested by the Board and District administration as appropriate.

Develops internal auditing activity policies in consultation with the Board.

Reviews records pertaining to District assets to determine that assets are acquired as authorized, accounted for appropriately, and adequately safeguarded.

Performs information technology audits and reviews to evaluate the adequacy of information security, system controls, and contingency plans (disruption of operations, loss of data, etc.).

Analyzes data obtained for accuracy and appropriateness of transactions, and for evidence of deficiencies in controls, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with District policies.

Remains current on changes in laws and regulations and notifies District and the Board of new developments as appropriate.

Prepares and presents reports to the Audit, Budget and Finance Committee of the Board, the full Board, and District administration on results of audits and reviews, including recommendations for improvements in operations and controls.

Develops and maintains an internal audit mission statement, charter, website and procedures manual.

Assists with annual external audits and federal, state, and other audits and reviews by outside agencies.

Examines records, policies, procedures, and systems for their adequacy and ability to achieve strategic and operational goals and objectives.

Performs other internal audit-related duties as may be assigned by the Chancellor or the Board.

* Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the tasks performed.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of:

Accounting and auditing standards and principles applicable to higher education.

Budgeting in an academic (college/university) environment.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District employees, Board of Trustees, and the public.

LICENSE:

Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor.

Preferred: Certified Fraud Examiner designation in addition to (but not instead of) Certified Public Accountant/Certified Internal Auditor.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting.

Preferred: Master’s degree with a concentration in accounting.

EXPERIENCE:

Ten (10) years recent experience in internal auditing with (6) years at the supervisory level.

Preferred: Internal auditing experience in a higher education institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

No substantial physical requirements.