Internal Auditor
This position is part of the Internal Audit team within the Office of State Budget and Management which conducts internal audits for State agencies. This position will perform compliance, operational, investigative engagements. These assignments include performing engagements including planning, fieldwork and report writing. This position performs professional internal auditing work assignments under general supervision exercising some judgment. Work will be conducted at different State agencies locations and may require limited travel outside of Raleigh.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Employee should possess the following:
- Knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, information systems, laws and regulations applicable to area of assignment
- Ability to learn and understand internal and/or government auditing standards, principles, procedures and techniques
- Ability to develop and/or follow work programs and instructions; and recommend or perform testing or data analytics
- Confirm accuracy, integrity, and conformance to rules, regulations, standards
- Identify substantive issues requiring research and analysis and recognize deficiencies in controls or other weaknesses
- Ability to recognize noncomplex problems, identify reportable issues and underlying problems, and propose solution
- Ability to research, compile and analyze information with guidance and supervision
- Ability to organize and document observations and supporting work
- Ability to interpret and explain results and procedures
- Ability to work cooperatively and develop positive working relationships with staff at various levels of management throughout the agency
- Ability to write communications that convey concise and comprehensive information on matters of a moderately complex nature
- Ability to manage confidential matters
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; or Bachelor s degree in business administration or other field from an appropriately accredited institution with twelve (12) semester hours in accounting and two (2) years of experience as specified above; or Associate s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of experience as specified above; or equivalent combination or education and experience.
Management prefers:
- Minimum of one year government sector internal auditing experience
- Certified Internal Auditor designation or a designation/license in the auditing/compliance field