Auditor III

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This is an anticipated vacancy. “Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NC State Government Employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply” This position serves as a lead advanced audit investigator in the Investigations Unit. The auditor is responsible for executing complex specialized audit investigations related to fraud, waste and abuse involving NCDOT operations, independently and under general supervision. The auditor is responsible for planning investigative audit engagements, conducting investigative fieldwork and drafting reports of findings and recommendations. Audit investigations are typically initiated when a complaint or allegation is received from various sources, such as the fraud hotline, internal or other external sources. The audit investigator will review the working papers of other audit investigators during the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases as directed by the Audit Manager and lead on other aspects of engagements and projects as directed by the Audit Manager. The audit investigator will serve as liaison with the Internal Audit Unit in the performance of risk assessments and root cause analysis. The auditor must be able to conduct investigations and produce accurate and complete investigative reports. The auditor will also perform highly complex performance, compliance and financial-related audits in accordance with applicable auditing standards. The auditor must have in depth knowledge of local, state, federal regulations and general statutes governing the area of work. Proficiency with data systems, audit and investigative reporting, decision analytics and developing and maintaining customer relationships is key in this position. Clear and concise written and verbal communication is required. Applicants who have certifications or working towards certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are encouraged to apply. Overnight travel for investigations, audits and training is required for this position. This is not a law enforcement position.

Requirements

• In depth knowledge of local, state, federal regulations and general statutes governing the area of work.
• Proficiency with data systems, audit and investigative reporting, decision analytics and developing and maintaining customer relationships is key in this position.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) 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 three (3) years of experience as specified above; or Associate’s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of experience as specified above; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading and conducting audit investigations, encompassing planning, fieldwork and reporting phases of engagements.
• Experience in interviewing employees, contractors and consultants and other relevant individuals to the investigation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and manage multiple audit investigative engagements simultaneously.
• Experience in writing audit investigative reports of findings and recommendations.
• Experience in identifying business and fraud risks and evaluating internal controls for recommendations.
• Extensive knowledge of professional standards, such as generally accepted accounting principles, the Global Internal Audit Standards, also known as the Red Book, and/or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), also known as the Yellow Book, as well as local, state and federal regulations and statutes governing the area of work.
• Applicants who have certifications or working towards certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Executing complex specialized audit investigations related to fraud, waste and abuse involving NCDOT operations, independently and under general supervision.
• Planning investigative audit engagements, conducting investigative fieldwork and drafting reports of findings and recommendations.
• Reviewing the working papers of other audit investigators during the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases as directed by the Audit Manager and lead on other aspects of engagements and projects as directed by the Audit Manager.
• Serving as liaison with the Internal Audit Unit in the performance of risk assessments and root cause analysis.
• Conducting investigations and produce accurate and complete investigative reports.
• Performing highly complex performance, compliance and financial-related audits in accordance with applicable auditing standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level