Internal Auditor III Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Internal Auditor III
Job Details  This listing closes on 6/2/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $64,621.00 – $113,088.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-06489 OIA 60042810 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division

SEC OFFICE – INTERNAL AUDIT

Opening Date 05/21/2025 Closing Date 6/2/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
Internal Auditor III
Position Number
60042810
Salary Grade
NC19
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Description of Work •This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC •We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Internal Auditor to join our team. This role operates under limited supervision, leveraging expertise in auditing and quality assurance to enhance our internal processes and ensure compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards. The position is responsible for leading quality assurance initiatives, managing internal audit engagements, and fostering continuous improvement within the Office of Internal Audit (OIA).

Key Responsibilities Include:

Lead periodic self-assessments of the internal audit function to ensure compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards and identify areas for improvement.
Develop policies, procedures, and templates to guide audit staff in executing audit, advisory, investigative, and follow-up engagements.
Train and provide guidance to internal audit staff on policies, audit standards, and best practices to promote high-quality audit work.
Maintain and report Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for internal and external reporting to track audit performance and effectiveness.
Serve as a system administrator for OIA’s audit management system, Auditor Assistant, ensuring efficient system operation and user support.
Plan and execute internal audit engagements, including risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, while leading an audit engagement team.
Conduct interviews and document client processes and procedures to evaluate internal controls and operational efficiency.
Identify root causes of issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance departmental operations.
Prepare and deliver clear, well-documented audit reports and presentations, effectively communicating findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and process improvement by pursuing relevant training and staying current on internal audit trends and best practices. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. About the Office of the Internal Auditor
The Office of the Internal Auditor (OIA) performs independent assessments and audits concerning operational, compliance, financial, and legal risks to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). OIA provides a variety of assurance and consulting services to help the Department improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and its risk management, control, and governance processes. We are an office dedicated to working collaboratively toward helping NCDHHS continuously improve and positively impacting the lives of the North Carolinians. Employees of OIA benefit from a flexible work schedule and work collaboratively as part of an audit team, while also completing assignments independently. OIA offers competitive pay and a collegial work environment with low employee turnover.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit website for benefits:

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Demonstrated experience preparing audit reports/ workpapers.

Management Preferences:

Experience applying and interpreting internal, governmental, or other recognized auditing standards, including their principles, procedures, and techniques, in an audit or compliance-related role.
One or more of the following certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: 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 Bachelor’s degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information 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 Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. Employer
State of North Carolina http://www.ncdhhs.gov/