Internal Auditor (Associate Management Auditor)

Job Description and Duties The Internal Audit Unit assists the California Department of Industrial Relations' (DIR) Administration and management by providing objective assurance whether assets are safeguarded, operating efficiency and effectiveness is promoted, compliance with applicable laws and regulations is maintained, and financial and management reporting is reliable. Under the direction of the Staff Management Auditor, the Associate Management Auditor (AMA) independently conducts difficult and complex audit assignments. Assignments include but are not limited to: financial audits, operational/performance audits, information technology audits, and mandated audits to be performed by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Additionally, the AMA may be assigned projects including but not limited to: federal grant monitoring, consulting engagements, and compliance reviews. The AMA assists other internal auditors within DIR on the more complex audit assignments and serves as lead on the less complex audits. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3. To be considered for this Associate Management Auditor job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3868 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, with one-inch margins, and in 12-point Arial font. Responses must be numbered and presented in the order as they appear in the job announcement. Artificial Intelligence cannot be used to respond to the Statement of Qualifications questions for this job control. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ. • Describe your experience performing risk-based compliance, fiscal, performance, and information technology audits in accordance with International Standards for the professional Practice of Internal Auditing and/or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. • Describe your experience building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, peers, and staff at all levels. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Knowledge and familiarity with internal auditing standards, and other procedures used in performing financial and performance reviews of government programs • Knowledge of contracting laws, regulations, and practices • Knowledge of invoicing and billing systems and practices • Excellent organization, time management, customer service, and interpersonal skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience with audit management software and the Microsoft Office suite • Ability to analyze large data sets • Ability to make sound decisions, work under changing priorities and on multiple tasks with short deadlines • Professional auditing and/or accounting certifications