Senior Internal Auditor

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Secretarys Office

Job Classification Title

Internal Auditor III (NS)

Position Number

60036047

Grade

NC19

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

This position is responsible for leading, providing, and supporting various professional audit services to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The Auditor III will assist DEQ in accomplishing their objectives by using a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.

Under limited supervision, Auditor III will work on less complex engagements, and under general supervision on more complex engagements. The types of engagements that Auditor III may work on are operational compliance, financial, advisory, information systems, investigative, and special projects. Auditor III ensures that applicable laws, regulations, and policies are applied, and that financial reports are accurate and complete, and provide safeguards against misappropriation, that programs, processes and functions are efficiently utilized, that hardware is protected, and data is accurate, complete and properly secured. Use prescribed methods and techniques that apply to specific assignments and perform continuous auditing. Auditor III develops an audit plan, budget, and test methods, performing data analytics, conducting test work, interpreting results, and developing draft findings and recommendations for corrective action. Auditor III also functions as a senior and lead internal auditor on audit engagements to mentor and direct the work of other internal auditors. May participate in an audit team conducting complex reviews and data analytics of the Department’s internal operations and controls. Work includes risk identification and mitigation. Positions perform root cause analysis to identify appropriate solutions for issues identified during engagements.

Under limited supervision Auditor III evaluates the results of data analytics to monitor fraud risks and identify appropriate sampling methods and sample selections. Under general supervision, Auditor III develops or assists in the development of continuous auditing procedures and provides technical assistance to the Department through training and educating DEQ staff. Auditor III operates within the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist and/or lead with conducting the Department's annual risk assessment and establishment of the annual audit plan; establish audit priorities and set deadlines for compliance within established goals and Department directives.

Plan, develop, schedule, and perform assignments including audit engagements, training, special projects, and other assignments as directed by the CAE; assess internal controls, identify risk and risk exposure, and mitigate potential for fraud, waste and abuse.

Evaluate operational processes; appraise the appropriateness of the internal control structure that supports financial transactions; and determine conformance with various State and Federal regulations and compliance requirements.

Provide advisory services, technical assistance, and guidance to DEQ management on implementing and developing internal controls, operating procedures, and internal security issues through the direction of the CAE.

Assess and provide assurance that the Department’s Fraud Risk Management Plan is operating effectively and designed to ensure program integrity, the effective use of federal, state and receipt supported resources, the protection of assets and to prevent, detect, and deter internal waste, fraud and abuse in programs, processes, or activities.

Conduct independent and/or assist in internal fact-finding investigations into allegations of internal fraud, waste, and/or abuse as assigned by the Chief Audit Executive.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $62,122.00 - $91,846.00

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. 

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency, and three years of audit experience including two years of internal audit experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certifiedinformation system auditor; certified public accountant with an audit focus; or other audit certification/license and three years of audit experience including two years of internal audit experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Malik Akim Ragler

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov