Internal Auditor III

State of North Carolina•Wake Forest, NC

7d•$95,000 - $116,111•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Auditor III position oversees day-to-day audit operations and provides direction for planning and completing internal audits across the North Carolina Department of Insurance. The role works independently with guidance from subject-matter experts and is responsible for developing and maintaining the department’s internal audit program. It sets strategic direction for internal audit activities, conducts department-wide risk assessments, establishes risk-management and fraud-risk protocols, and evaluates operations to identify areas vulnerable to error, waste, or fraud. The position leads and performs operational, financial, performance, investigative, IT, and compliance audits. It prepares reports and recommendations for senior leadership, manages audit resources, communicates results through written reports and oral briefings, and collaborates across the department on project teams. It advises management on governance, risk management, and internal controls, and provides consulting support, training, and policy guidance to improve processes and maintain productive working relationships. The role currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option after an orientation period, with routine office work and up to one remote workday per week. Telework options may change at management’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency, and three years of audit experience, including two years of internal audit experience; or
Bachelor’s degree in any field and certification or licensure as a certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information system auditor, certified public accountant with an audit focus, or other audit certification or license, and three years of audit experience, including two years of internal audit experience; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex internal audit programs, including developing audit methodologies, performing department-wide risk assessments, and setting strategic audit priorities.
Ability to work independently while coordinating with subject-matter experts and exercising sound judgment in planning, conducting, and reporting on diverse audit engagements.
Skill in managing audit teams and resources, ensuring timely audit completion and clear communication of issues, recommendations, and results to senior leadership.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including presenting findings, influencing decision-making, and advising management on governance, risk, and internal controls.
Experience representing the audit function in cross-departmental initiatives and providing consultative guidance, training, and value-added support.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day audit operations and direct the planning and completion of internal audits across the department.
Develop and maintain the department’s internal audit program and set strategic direction for internal audit activities.
Conduct department-wide risk assessments and establish risk-management and fraud-risk protocols.
Evaluate operations to identify areas vulnerable to error, waste, or fraud.
Lead and execute operational, financial, performance, investigative, IT, and compliance audits.
Prepare audit reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
Manage audit resources and communicate audit results through written reports and oral briefings.
Serve on cross-departmental project teams and advise management on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Provide consulting support, training, and policy guidance to improve processes and operational integrity.
Maintain productive working relationships throughout the organization.