Operations Internal Auditor I

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • $40,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About The Job: The Oklahoma State Treasurer (OST) is seeking a detail-oriented and hard-working individual to join our Compliance & Audit team. The Operations Internal Auditor position ensures fiscal policies, practices, and/or regulations meet the compliance requirements of Oklahoma Statutes, Administrative Rules, and the Institute of Internal Auditors. This position reports to the Compliance Officer & Internal Audit Director. General Function : Under general direction this role assists with ensuring fiscal policies, practices, or regulations meet the compliance requirements of Oklahoma Statutes, Administrative Rules, and the Institute of Internal Auditors. Conducts, coordinates, and maintains a continuous system of internal auditing of all operational functions within the Office of the State Treasurer and its divisions. Responsibilities include evaluating existing or planned financial and operating systems and their related procedures and making recommendations for modification and improvements to the same, to improve controls and/or enhance operational effectiveness. Responsibilities also include identifying areas of deficiency in statutory and regulatory compliance and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Computer technology related to accounting systems, including Excel.
• General accounting & bookkeeping principles, theories, financial statements and reports, accounting ledgers, and journals are essential .
• Monthly reconciliation processes.
• Global Internal Audit Standards (IPPF-GIAS), COSO Framework for Internal Controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards along with the ability to comply with those standards, associated laws and regulations.
• Writing internal control procedure manuals.
• Skills in Technical proficiency related to office equipment, Microsoft 365 Suite products, basic computer, and scanner operations.
• Accounting, auditing, and/or bookkeeping experience are essential .
• Working effectively both independently and in a team environment, participating, communicating, and collaborating daily.
• Being detail oriented with the utmost meticulous attention being given to details, policy, procedures, data entry, and interpretation.
• Analytical skills that are required to identify irregularities, patterns, root cause analysis, and recommending or taking corrective action.
• Organization & Time Management, prioritizing and balancing multiple projects is essential to job success and meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to Be a proactive self-starter who uses good judgment and critical thinking along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills including but not limited to accounting records and business practices.
• Read, interpret, and apply various rules and regulations.
• Communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing at all levels of management and staffing.
• Review and analyze accounting records and business practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others to include fellow employees, related stakeholders, and other officials.
• Complete or participate in various types of audits and complete required reports; to comprehend and carry out complex accounting, auditing, and fiscal procedures; to perform a wide range of audit functions; to perform highly independent work.
• Exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.
• Deal effectively with matters requiring high level attention in accordance with policy and exercise tact, courtesy, and initiative.
• Manage and meet multiple deadlines and varying job-related demands.
• Cope with stress related to standard job functions, including but not limited to meeting deadlines, receiving constructive criticism, interactions with internal and external parties, multitasking and ability to handle a high volume of work assignments, and all other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the public finance sector or state government is preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants who possess certifications or qualifications that demonstrate expertise in this career field.
• Applicants who have attained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation will be given significant preference.
• Applicants with data analytics, Java code, and PeopleSoft experience will be given additional consideration and are preferred.
• Applicants with knowledge and/or exposure to bond ratings, investment trades, financial statements, and other related contractual instruments will be given higher consideration for interview and selection.

Responsibilities

• Performs audit procedures to verify that controls are in place and operating effectively through testing and interviewing techniques.
• Provide analyses and conclusions on the effectiveness & efficiency of internal controls.
• Identifies control and compliance gaps and recommends opportunities for improvement to operational programs.
• Assist in risk analysis and reporting to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Utilize the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and internal policy standards for research and review of compliance.
• Assist in risk analysis and reporting to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Conduct data extraction and analytics to support program audits and reporting.
• Prepares timely compliance summaries and observations.
• In the area of investment transactions, this position shall perform reviews of investment trade packets.
• Possibly perform duties to support the Unclaimed Property program during safe deposit auctions and inventory.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a generous monthly benefit allowance offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents, a retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, and longevity payments.
• Employees earn 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees