Internal Auditor

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Depending on business need and job suitability, this position may be a candidate for telework, subject to management approval.

Salary Grade: NC15

Recruitment Range: $51,616 - $75,000

The Office of Internal Audit is an independent appraisal function designed to examine and evaluate agency activities, to add value and improve operations. The program assists management in the accomplishment of its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve effectiveness of risk management, internal control, security and governance processes. The Office of Internal Audit will provide analyses, recommendations, consultations, and information concerning the activities reviewed which enables management to be more effective in meeting its business objectives.

This position will assist the audit director by planning and performing audits, reviews, assessments and internal investigations while applying auditing and accounting principles, practices and standards; and in reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of agency and program operations and service delivery. Responsibilities include independently examining and analyzing risks, internal controls, moderately complex reports, records, financial statements, and/or operational, financial, accounting and/or information technology systems for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines and statutes.

This position will be based at 700 Wade Ave., Raleigh, NC. Depending on business need and job suitability, this position may be a candidate for telework, subject to management approval. This position may require some overnight travel to participate in trainings, conferences, and workgroups.Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of auditing principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting audits, such as financial and compliance in accordance with relevant standards. This includes examining invoices, contracts, journals, ledgers, computations and other related business documents.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to governmental programs audited and maintenance of financial records.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing the validity of accounting records.
• Ability to interpret and communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Experience managing confidential matters.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience ensuring the integrity of information systems.

Applicant must meet both the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies requirements to be considered Qualified for the position.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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency, and two years of 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 two years of audit experience; or 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration.  Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.

• INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION*

Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Our Agency supports the Governor's Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system using the above link.  Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which he/she has applied.

Please note:  This position is subject to a National and International Background Investigation and/or Fingerprinting as required by applicable law.

By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1)

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. 

Melissa Link

Lead HR Recruitment & Salary Administration Technician

North Carolina Department of Commerce

Office#: (984) 236-5968

Fax#: (919) 733-0774