Internal Auditor

State of Utah • Taylorsville, UT

72d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Internal Audit within the Utah Department of Government Operations is looking to hire an Internal Auditor. As part of the internal audit team, you will provide in-depth analysis of programs, functions, and processes to ensure that operations are efficient and effective, information is accurate and reliable, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures is maintained. You will make recommendations for improvement and help to ensure that the department is achieving its goals and objectives, managing risks effectively, and complying with laws and regulations. This job may be filled at either of the levels listed below: Auditor II - $28.00 - $34.00 per hour Auditor I - $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Requirements

• Auditor II: 2 – 3 years of experience
• Auditor I: 1 – 2 years of experience
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete assigned audit tasks in a timely manner.
• An understanding of internal audit and/or government auditing standards.
• Professional work experience applying audit techniques and conducting risk assessments as part of the audit planning process.
• The ability to apply critical thinking skills to provide recommendations for process improvements and corrective actions.
• Get along well with people and be able to communicate with colleagues to obtain timely information necessary to complete audit projects.
• Use analytical skills to recognize issues and potential risks.
• Be objective and apply critical thinking skills to form audit findings and conclusions.
• Perform quality research and extract data from information systems, analyze it, and present it in a timely, accurate, and concise manner to stakeholders.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with verifiable information from credible sources, and to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of business processes including basic accounting, budgeting, information systems, management, and administration.
• Identify discrepancies and non-compliance issues and develop clear, actionable recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a wide variety of audits and assessments, including determining the nature, scope, and objectives of audit projects.
• Developing audit work plans and testing procedures to accomplish audit objectives.
• Analyzing, summarizing, and evaluating data sets to identify potential issues, trends, or anomalies.
• Drafting written reports of audit results and communicating those results to department leadership clearly and concisely.
• Providing meaningful analysis and recommendations for improvement in a collaborative and friendly manner.
• Gathering sufficient documentation and creating workpapers to support audit findings and conclusions.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed