Internal Auditor (SOS Temporary)

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the State of Nebraska Team as a Temporary Internal Auditor through the SOS Temporary Program! The SOS Temporary Program is the State of Nebraska’s inhouse staffing service, placing motivated talent into high impact, limited term roles that help keep the State’s agencies, boards, and commissions moving forward. Every assignment is temporary and provides an opportunity to complete meaningful work while building new skills and connections and exploring career paths within state government. Check out the details below to learn more about this temporary opportunity with Department of Economic Development. Answer the call – be part of the SOS talent pool completing impactful assignments! Expected Length of Temporary Assignment: 1 year from start date. Are you excited by the opportunity to help people? Thrive in a culture of integrity and compliance? Want to join the efforts to keep Nebraska growing? Seeking a rewarding career that offers a reasonable work-life balance? If so, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (Department) has a position that may be right for you. The Department is seeking to fill an Internal Auditor position on its Compliance Team. The Internal Auditor supports the compliance efforts of the Department as part of its Compliance Team. Under the direction of the Compliance Director, the internal auditing and external monitoring efforts of the state and federally funded programs administered by the Department. Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic, financial, operational, and/or compliance internal audits. Assist the Compliance Team Manager with gathering and analyzing accurate and relevant information and evaluating potential risk. Documenting audit results and summarizing written findings to be considered for reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting and experience conducting financial audits.
Concentration in accounting and auditing experience acceptable to the Auditor of Public Accounts may be substituted for the educational requirements in Section 002.01.
Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Significant audit or federal and state grant management experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare draft audit reports and document findings and conclusions for management review.
Interpret and apply industry, accounting, regulatory, and internal audit standards.
Identify and communicate compliance issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain knowledge of accounting, auditing, regulatory standards, and analytical tools.
Assist with coordinating agency responses to state and federal audits and reviews.
Draft, review, and support responses to audit findings and exceptions.
Review policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance.
Represent the Department at audit, management, and other assigned meetings.
Evaluate internal accounting, data processing, and operational procedures to promote compliance and efficiency.
Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and forms to meet regulatory requirements and enhance operations.