Internal Auditor

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

174d•$61,591 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager, this position is responsible for conducting agency-wide risk assessments to identify and assess agency-wide risk, evaluate the adequacy of existing internal controls, and the agency's compliance with applicable state laws, statutes, administrative codes, state and agency policy. Conduct audits and internal reviews in assigned areas, create formal, written audit reports that contain value-added recommendations for agency leadership. Performing root cause analysis in affected areas that provide objective assurance, consulting and risk based evaluations to ensure agency compliance and operational efficiency, and identifying counter-measures that address root cause problems. This position is responsible for mitigating fraud, theft, waste and abuse within DFFM.

Requirements

Knowledge of state systems, including AZ360
Generally Accepted Accounting Standards
Agile auditing techniques
Risk Management Frameworks (COSO)
Preparation of audit plans and work-papers
Conducting financial, operational and compliance audits
Evaluation and implementation of key internal controls
State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)
LEAN Six Sigma
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
State Procurement Code
Strong analytical skills, communication and problem solving skills
Proficient in audit software, including MS Office (emphasis on Excel)
LEAN Methods
Ethical Decision Making
Regulatory compliance
Strong written and oral communicator
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Perform Data Analytics
Evaluate processes
Perform root cause analysis
Time management
Adaptability
Work Independently
Establish and maintain positive working relationships
Interpret statute, administrative code, and policy
Drive on State business
Valid Arizona Drivers License

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

Responsibilities

Conducting agency risk assessments and audit planning to identify high risk areas, develop audit scopes, and create annual audit plans.
Reviewing financial records, operational processes, and IT systems to ensure efficiency and compliance with internal policies, laws, statutes, administrative code, and industry standards.
Documenting findings, preparing audit reports, and presenting actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
Verifying that management has implemented agreed upon corrective actions.
Performing root cause analysis in impacted areas using techniques such as Fishbone Analysis, Pareto Analysis, 5-Why's, identifying appropriate counter-measures that address root cause problems, and recommending appropriate solutions.
Evaluating internal controls, including testing policies and procedures to ensure they are designed and operate effectively to ensure compliance with state laws, policy, prevent errors, and to mitigate fraud, theft, waste and abuse.
Fraud prevention and investigating potential instances of fraud, theft, waste and abuse and issuing formal, written reports to agency leadership that clearly identify root cause issues and recommendations for improvement.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
The current contribution rate is 11.98%.