Internal Auditor

Job No:

541069

Work Type:

Full-time Location:

PHOENIX Categories:

Accounting/Auditing,Forestry/Wildland Fire/Natural Resources

DEPARTMENT FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT DFFM

Applications reviewed periodically DFFM + Conducting agency risk assessments and audit planning to identify high risk areas, develop audit scopes, and create annual audit plans. + Reviewing financial records, operational processes, and IT systems to ensure efficiency and compliance with internal policies, laws, statutes, administrative code, and industry standards. + Documenting findings, preparing audit reports, and presenting actionable recommendations to executive leadership. + Verifying that management has implemented agreed upon corrective actions. + Performing root cause analysis in impacted areas using techniques such as Fishbone Analysis, Pareto Analysis, 5-Why's, identifying appropriate counter- measures that address root cause problems, and recommending appropriate solutions. + Evaluating internal controls, including testing policies and procedures to ensure they are designed and operate effectively to ensure compliance with state laws, policy, prevent errors, and to mitigate fraud, theft, waste and abuse. + Fraud prevention and investigating potential instances of fraud, theft, waste and abuse and issuing formal, written reports to agency leadership that clearly identify root cause issues and recommendations for improvement. + Other duties as assigned as related to the position. + Knowledge of state systems, including AZ360 + Generally Accepted Accounting Standards + Agile auditing techniques + Risk Management Frameworks ( COSO ) + Preparation of audit plans and work-papers + Conducting financial, operational and compliance audits + Evaluation and implementation of key internal controls + State of Arizona Accounting Manual ( SAAM ) + LEAN Six Sigma + Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards ( GAGAS ) + State Procurement Code + Strong analytical skills, communication and problem solving skills + Proficient in audit software, including MS Office (emphasis on Excel) + LEAN Methods + Ethical Decision Making + Regulatory compliance + Strong written and oral communicator + Critical thinking + Problem solving + Attention to detail + Perform Data Analytics + Evaluate processes + Perform root cause analysis + Time management + Adaptability + Work Independently + Establish and maintain positive working relationships + Interpret statute, administrative code, and policy + Drive on State business + A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field. + Certified Government Auditing Professional ( CGAP ), Certified Internal Auditor ( CIA ), or Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) certification. + Valid Arizona Drivers License + Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans + Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans + 10 paid holidays per year + Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion). + Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years + Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly + Deferred compensation plan + Wellness plans + Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment + Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System ( ASRS ). + Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute. + Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. + The current contribution rate is 12.00%. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 623-236-6664. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an

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