Accountant - Auditor II (Internal Auditor)

Supplemental Questionnaire

This is the examination for the Accountant - Auditor II (Internal Audits) recruitment. By continuing in this process, you are certifying that all the information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

SECTION I: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SCREENING (NOT SCORED)

Section I of this supplemental questionnaire will serve as a minimum qualifications screening tool and will not be scored. Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications for education/training.

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher degree with major coursework in accounting or a related field?

If yes, please indicate your degree type and major.

SECTION II - EXAMINATION QUESTIONS (SCORED)

Section II of this supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses. Narrative responses provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determinations.

Instructions:  For each of the following questions, please mark the response that best corresponds with your level of experience.

Planning, coordinating, and/or conducting financial, operational, performance, and compliance audits.

If you indicated experience in question 1, please describe it here and include in your response audit scope, timelines and your specific responsibilities.

Developing and performing audit procedures.

Assessing risks of audit areas.

Reviewing and analyzing evidence.

Interviewing client personnel.

Reviewing and documenting client processes and procedures.

Identifying and documenting issues and recommendations for improvement.

Documenting the results of an audit.

Exercising auditor's judgment to determine audit approach.

If you indicated experience in questions 2-9, please describe it here and include how you determine your audit approach. Provide specific examples of your experience with each procedure, when applicable.

Preparing and writing audit reports including development of audit findings and recommendations for improvement in internal controls, processes, and policies and procedures.

If you indicated experience in question 10, please describe it here.

Using generally accepted accounting principles, government accounting standards and other governmental accounting procedures used by California counties.

Experience with governmental laws, rules, and regulations applicable to California counties and ensuring audits are compliant with applicable auditing standards.

If you indicated experience in questions 11 and 12, please describe it here. In your response, include your experience with cost accounting, fund accounting, enterprise accounting, and financial reporting concepts, as well as any applicable laws.

Planning, directing, and supervising the work of others.

If you indicated experience in question 13, please describe it here and also include any experience you have training staff.

Organizing, prioritizing, and performing multiple projects/audits at the same time.

If you indicated experience in question 14, please describe it here and include how you managed overlapping timelines and due dates.

Building and maintaining positive working relationships including verbal and written audit communications with co-workers, supervisors, clients and the public.

Operating computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets using common accounting and spreadsheet software.

Thank you for completing the examination portion of the application process.  We encourage applicants to review their responses for accuracy prior to submitting. 

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