Public Sector Internal Auditor: Risk & Compliance Expert

Henry County Government; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Government seeks an experienced Auditor to independently evaluate county operations, programs, financial activities, and internal controls. The role requires professional judgment, confidentiality, and collaboration with County departments and elected officials.

You will develop audit plans, conduct scope-specific audits, and present results to executive leadership, the Board, and Audit Committee. Strong knowledge of government accounting standards and fraud detection is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or related field and five years of Government accounting and auditing experience, including writing audit reports and communicating results to management.

Responsibilities

• Develops internal audit plans and conducts financial, operational, compliance, performance, and special audits across County departments and programs.
• Evaluates internal controls, governance processes, risk management, and compliance with laws, ordinances, policies, and grant requirements.
• Develops test plans, audits programs, and coordinating with management for findings and responses.
• Assists in investigations involving suspected fraud or misuse of County resources and provides advisory services on internal controls and risk mitigation.
• Maintains audit documentation in line with professional standards and presents results to executive leadership and governing bodies.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Data analysis

Fraud detection

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Governance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Henry County Government seeks an experienced Auditor to independently evaluate county operations, programs, financial activities, and internal controls. The role requires professional judgment, confidentiality, and collaboration with County departments and elected officials.

You will develop audit plans, conduct scope-specific audits, and present results to executive leadership, the Board, and Audit Committee. Strong knowledge of government accounting standards and fraud detection is essential.