KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT
JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
County Internal Auditor
JC-4103, PG-29, EEO-2, FLSA-Exempt
Department:
Internal Audit
Reports To:
Knox County Audit Committee
Last Revised Date:
September 25, 2013
80 Hours
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to evaluate internal control and to perform financial,
compliance, and operational audits of Knox County departments, other governmental units, and
private businesses that have contractual agreements with Knox County. Duties include, but are
not limited to those listed and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Knox County Audit
Committee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as
exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises audit and administrative staff.
Provides strong leadership to the internal audit department.
Communicates effectively with employees, auditees (management), and members of the Knox
County Audit Committee and Commission.
Determines the scope of the yearly audit plan based on a risk analysis and in conjunction with the
audit committee. Develops and executes audit programs in compliance with professional
standards.
Provides recommendations to management for improved performance, reduction of cost, and
improved efficiency.
Conducts financial, compliance, and operational audits of Knox County agencies, departments,
programs, and/or activities, including evaluation performance thereof.
Reviews contracts with third parties.
Classification Description • County Internal Auditor
4103
Reports findings and makes recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions,
improvements in operations and reduction in costs.
Oversees the preparation of appropriate working papers to document audit work performed, as
well as appropriate reports, findings, and recommendations.
Manages the department to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Additional Job Functions
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or
closely related field; supplemented by a minimum of six (6) years experience in governmental
and/or business auditing; three (3) to five (5) years supervisory experience; or any equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills,
and abilities for this job. Must have excellent problem solving skills, and be knowledgeable in
accounting, auditing, and/or financial software programs.
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines,
and equipment, such as a computer, laptop computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine,
calculator, telephone, or voice recorder. Must be able to use body members to work, move, or
carry objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary
work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data
using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable
consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability of speaking to convey or exchange
administrative information. Such as: giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or
assistants.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation,
directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write reports with
proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability
to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English
and well-modulated voice.
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4103
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and
techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire
knowledge of topics related to this position.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and
elected officials; to explain procedures and policies, and to follow verbal and written
instructions, guidelines and objectives.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform
mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric
principles and calculations.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and
shape, visually with job-related equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using
automated office equipment and in operating motor vehicles.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment,
control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning
motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of
eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving
and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when
confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking - expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
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The Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the County may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of
this classification specification by the employee assigned to the position and the immediate
supervisor.
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Employees Signature
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Supervisors Signature
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Date
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Date
Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and a Drug Free Workplace
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