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TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAMINATION INFORMATION: Examination Number: 9-0764-F, Job Bulletin Number: 24-29

The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) administers and manages the $75 billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County Employees and their Beneficiaries, and collect, deposit, invest, and manage retirement funds collected from the County, Outside Districts, and County Employees. LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with over 184,000 Members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicity - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County.

LACERA is located in Gateway Plaza at 300 North Lake Avenue in the beautiful City of Pasadena. The building is easily accessible from the Foothill Freeway (210) and the Metro Lake Station. We offer convenient free parking for staff members in our secure structure adjacent to the building in addition to a robust rideshare program providing commuting alternatives such as ride-matching, vanpool, carpool, parking services and more. Prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, Gateway Plaza is a Class “A” office building, LEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91, LACERA staff members are able to easily enjoy the approximately 150 shops, food, and dining options that make up the popular South Lake Avenue District.

Our Members dedicate their careers contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service, the County contributes to their promised benefits, and LACERA is dedicating to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.

Our Core Values: I ACT (Integrity, Inclusivity, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration, and Transparency), serve as our cultural guide and foundation in meeting our mission. As a member-focused government agency, we abide by our core values to ensure the public's trust, operate efficiently and cost effectively, and provide our members their promised benefits.

If you are interested in being part of this rewarding team, LACERA invites you to apply!

Benefits include a cafeteria benefit plan, annual leave, defined benefit retirement plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (457), 13 paid holidays per year, savings plan, a hybrid work schedule, tuition reimbursement, and a ride share program.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Internal Auditor position assists in performing operational, compliance and management audits, consulting engagements and continuous monitoring projects; conducts limited-scope examinations of continuous process tests; provides other technical assistance in performing audits, investigations and consulting engagements.

This position is responsible for performing routine to moderately difficult audits, investigations and consulting engagements or assist in performing more complex and technical assignments under the supervision of a Senior Internal Auditor, LACERA, Principal Internal Auditor, LACERA, or the Chief, Internal Audit, LACERA. Positions in this class assist in providing independent and objective appraisals of the organization and ensuring that internal controls over operations are adequate to safeguard assets and comply with applicable laws, policies, procedures and professional standards. Incumbents must have an entry-level knowledge of professional principles, audit standards, auditing practices and procedures and applicable law and regulations to perform assigned audit functions and reviews. Incumbents are also required to be knowledgeable regarding professional accounting principles.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The current vacancy is located in the Internal Audit Division. The resulting eligible list can be used to fill additional vacancies, as they arise.

CERTIFICATION BONUS: Any permanent, full-time employee working in this classification possessing a valid Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors or a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the State of California is entitled to a Certification Bonus equal to two (2) salary schedules (approximately 5.5%) as provided by the Los Angeles County Step Pay Plan.

Work Schedule: This full-time position is required to work a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day, Monday through Friday). Internal Audit is currently working a hybrid work model with all division staff in the office on Wednesdays, and as organizational needs warrant (for instance, if additional in-person interviews or meetings are needed). Staff has the flexibility to work from home or at the office the other days. LACERA may revise the hybrid work model at its discretion, as circumstances warrant.

The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to the Internal Auditor, LACERA classification. Depending on the assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Conducts routine to moderately difficult audit, review and consulting assignments, following audit plans developed with a Senior or Principal Internal Auditor; works as a member of an audit team in performing elements of more complex and technical audit projects; attends entrance meetings with operational managers to discuss the planned audit process.

Performs onsite audit and field work; interviews appropriate personnel; determines requirements and obtains, verifies, and analyzes available data; observes actual practices, evaluates functional operating techniques and identifies existing or potential problem areas.

Identifies causes or contributing factors relating to problems; participates in determining the significance of findings; participates in discussing issues, findings and possible solutions or avenues for improvement with operating management; participates in or analyzes, develops and tests conclusions on the best approach for solution or improvement.

Assists in preparing formal audit memoranda, reports and presentations detailing deficiencies and recommendations for corrective action to improve operations and ensure sound internal control; assists in managing the process for reviewing, issuing and filing audit reports.

Ensures audit work and findings are well documented and working papers are complete and properly maintained.

Completes and coordinates on-going and/or new continuous process tests and monitors continuous process metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Assists audit staff in the completion and preparation of the Annual Risk Assessment.

Assists with or performs special projects as directed by management; may perform other duties related to operational audits in assigned areas or functions.

Periodically travels to offsite locations throughout the United States to perform audits of LACERA service providers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business, economics, computer science, information systems or a related field AND one of the following:

Three years of experience in a relevant LACERA or County classification performing analyses of organization, systems and procedures, risk management and similar functions and making recommendations for corrective action or improvement.

Two years of experience performing audits, continuous process tests and/or consulting engagements including the issuance of a formal report to a board of directors.

Two years of experience performing complex financial analyses in pension, investment, banking or insurance industries.

To view the complete job description and requirements for this classification, please see link below:

Internal Auditor, LACERA.

The Internal Auditor, LACERA classification is under review to determine if a California driver's license is necessary.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate will have experience:

Performing routine assurance and audit projects in accordance with the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards including planning, testing, and reporting.
Analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data to perform or assist with process tests and monitoring continuous process.
Collaborating with a team to conduct elements of more complex and technical audit projects or cross-functional assignments.
Assisting audit staff in the preparation and completion of annual risk assessments.
Hold one or more of the following certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

To receive credit for the above desirable qualifications, your application must clearly describe and show your experience.

Knowledge of: Auditing principles and standards, including the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); auditing practices and procedures; risk management principles and practices, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks; internal control frameworks and their application in planning, performing, and reporting on business processes, areas, and functions; fundamental understanding of accounting and financial reporting; strong Microsoft 365 applications and proficient use of an audit software tool(s), and proficient at documenting work papers in accordance with the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards.

Ability to: Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; analyze and interpret data and information for audits and identify areas for improvement; prepare audit memoranda, audit reports, and presentations; think critically to evaluate situations and make well-informed decisions based on logical reasoning; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues, peers, management, and other stakeholders; quickly learn and adapt to new and complex computer system applications; exhibit ethical judgment while maintaining integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality in all internal audit activities; adapt to changing work priorities; demonstrate interest in learning and continuous improvement, and a willingness and eagerness to participate in various projects or assignments.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

The examination will consist of the following parts:

Part I: A qualifying evaluation training and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire.

Only the most highly qualified applicants as determined under Part I will be invited to continue in the examination process under Part II.

Part II: An appraisal (oral) interview weighted 100%.

The appraisal (oral) interview will assess the applicant's knowledge, experience, and general ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART(S) OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

Those candidates which are determined eligible for hire under the Los Angeles County's Civil Services Rules may be invited to the selection process which may be comprised of a selection interview and/or job-related assessments.

EXAMINATION NOTIFICATIONS

All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.

Please add lalvarez-nunez@lacera.com and info@governmentjobs.com, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Test scores/results cannot be given over the telephone.

DO NOT select "Off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "Unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like LACERA to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.

LACERA will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. To ensure that our emails are filtered into your "junk" or "bulk" folder, please add governmentjobs.com and lacera.com to your list of trusted senders.

ELIGIBLE INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Application must be submitted online. Applicants can check the status of their applications at any time by logging into their account on www.governmentjobs.com.

The acceptance of an employment application depends upon whether or not an applicant has provided adequate information that clearly demonstrates meeting the Minimum Requirements for the position as stated above. Please complete the application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and completely. Information provided in the supplemental questionnaire must be reflected in the application to be considered.

Failure to provide complete information on the employment application and on the supplemental questionnaire will impact the assessment of an applicant's qualifications and acceptance in the selection process.

Applications submitted without the complete work history and the supplemental questions completed in their entirety will be rejected as incomplete. "See application" or "See resume" or copy and paste of work experience is not sufficient or qualifying responses.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application or supplemental questionnaire.

EDUCATION: In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, and number of credits, degree, and/or certificate(s) earned.

In order to receive credit for any college course work, or college degree, such as an Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official and/or unofficial transcripts, or an official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization or official certificate(s) at the time of filing or within five (5) business days from application submission date.

Failure to provide the appropriate documentation may result in your application being rejected as incomplete and will be removed from consideration.

Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)

Applicants must provide the appropriate attachments during application submission, email the documentation to humanresources@lacera.com within five (5) business days of filing. Please include the examination title and number on the documentation.

Failure to provide the appropriate documentation may result in your application being rejected as incomplete and will be removed from consideration.

Work Experience: Your employment history should be listed in order beginning with the most recent.

For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job titles, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, salary earned, and reason for leaving.

If you have worked in more than one position for one employer, please list each job title and/or area of assignment separately to demonstrate your experience in various assignments/occupational areas.

Part-time experience will be evaluated on the basis of its fractional equivalent of a 40-hour workweek.

All required experience must be paid.

This position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

TO APPLY ONLINE GO TO: www.lacera.com and click on the Careers link. Faxed, emailed, or hardcopy (paper) applications will not be accepted.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Candidate(s) who complete examination process with acceptable results will be considered by the Department hiring authority. Upon a conditional offer of employment, a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted, which includes verification of experience, and/or education, credit history, and fingerprinting through the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing verbiage from the Classification Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Desirable Qualifications serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination process.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
LACERA is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. LACERA will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Requests for Accommodation: humanresources@lacera.com
Teletype Telephone: (800) 899-4099
Department Contact Name: Lucy Alvarez-Nunez
Department Contact Telephone: (626) 635-0919
Department Email: www.humanresources@lacera.com

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