Senior Internal Auditor

DHRM•Richmond, VA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is offering a competitive opportunity to serve as the Senior Internal Auditor in the Internal Audit Division. This role contributes to the Internal Audit Division's purpose and mission by providing independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the agency’s operations. The position involves planning and conducting risk-based audits (financial, compliance, operational, program, and third-party) under the direction of the IA Manager and/or IA Director, adhering to IA Policies and Procedures and IIA Standards. It also includes evaluating the adequacy of internal controls, performing risk assessments to ensure management goals are met efficiently and effectively, and identifying/mitigating potential fraud, waste, and abuse. The role assists with internal and hotline investigations to determine the authenticity of allegations and makes recommendations for rectification. The employee must perform duties in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Professional Practices Framework. This position has in-office requirements, including attending in-person meetings and stakeholder meetings. DMAS is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Virginians through high-quality health care coverage and values service, collaboration, trust, problem-solving, and adaptability.

Requirements

Considerable experience conducting financial, compliance and operational internal audits from planning to reporting in alignment with professional auditing standards (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors).
Considerable experience in conducting risk assessments to develop audit programs.
Considerable experience preparing audit workpapers to ensure fieldwork meets the audit objectives and supports the conclusions.
Considerable experience preparing comprehensive audit reports and conducting closing meetings with auditees and management.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience interpreting and applying federal, state laws and regulations.
Considerable experience meeting deadlines.
Considerable experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience conducting investigations of a confidential nature.

Nice To Haves

Possess the knowledge, skills and other competencies needed to perform their indivisible responsibilities as stated by the IIA’s Attribute Standard 1210 – Proficiency.
Obtain appropriate professional certifications and qualifications, such as the Certified Internal Auditor designation and other designations offered by the IIA and other appropriate professional organizations.
Certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE.
Experience training and reviewing work of audit team members.

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts risk-based audits that include financial, compliance, operational, program, and third-party audits under the direction of the IA Manager and/or IA Director and in accordance with IA Policies and Procedures and IIA Standards.
Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and performs adequate risk assessments to ensure that management goals and objectives are being met efficiently, effectively, and economically and that the potential for fraud, waste and abuse is appropriately identified and mitigated.
Assists with internal and hotline investigations to determine the authenticity of allegations and make appropriate recommendations to rectify any substantiated allegations of fraud, waste and abuse.
Prepares or assists with the development of audit reports with the results of the audits and investigations with the audit findings and recommendations to help management improve controls and processes that mitigate risks.
Performs duties in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Professional Practices Framework, which includes the Code of Ethics, Core Principles, and guidance documents.
Attends in-person meetings and internal and external stakeholder’s meetings as required by business needs.