Internal Auditor III

Internal Auditor III page is loaded## Internal Auditor IIIlocations: Wilson County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: March 9, 2026 (2 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-109819**Agency**Eastern NC School for the Deaf**Division**Eastern NC School for the Deaf**Job Classification Title**Internal Auditor III (NS)**Position Number**60039230**Grade**NC19North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' .Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!**Description of Work**This position is responsible for developing and maintaining Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf internal audit function by performing individual engagements, ensuring internal audits and advisory services add value and align with the strategies, objectives, and risks of the agency and responsible for ensuring conform with the Global Internal Auditing Standards, and the NC Internal Audit Act. \*\* PLEASE NOTE THIS IS CURRENTLY A 10-MONTH POSITION \*\***Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****80% Internal Audit Planning****Internal Audit Plan**Assurance and Advisory Work Internal Auditing and Risk Assessment Responsible for developing, administering, monitoring and coordinating the internal audit functions of the agency in a manner consistent with agency objectives and policies, the North Carolina Internal Audit Act, the North Carolina Internal Audit Manual, of the Global Internal Audit Standards published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).**Planning and Risk Assessment**Complete the annual risk assessment to establish a risk-based audit plan that conforms to the Global Standards. Develop a comprehensive internal audit plan for the agency based on the risk assessment to include work to be performed, assignments, audit objectives, type of audit, priority of audits and timelines for completion for each task. Submits annual internal audit work plan to Secretary for review, approval.**Executes the Annual Audit Plan**The audit plan may cover, 1) effectiveness and efficiency of operations, 2) accuracy and reliability of financial and operational information, 3) compliance with laws and regulations, 4) safeguarding assets, 5) assessing controls and 6) other areas identified in the risk assessment. Elicits information from knowledgeable internal/external sources about areas and functions to determine appropriate audit direction/methodology. Determines the audit focus, strategies, scope, timing, and procedures to develop an audit test plan. Develop the final communication for each engagement on the audit plan which will include management responses for corrective actions. Conduct follow-up for each engagement to ensure corrective action has been addressed.**Technical Guidance and Advisory Services**Service as a consultant and business partner with management. Provide value-added services by advising on new/modifying current: information systems, processes, policies, procedures, or programs; providing training and education related to recommended changes; facilitating improvements that impact the agency’s governance, risk management, and/or control processes; serving as liaison with oversight agencies and law enforcement.**20% Quality**Develop a quality assurance improvement program that embeds quality within the activities of internal audit to include performing annual self-assessments to gauge conformance with the Standards; obtaining an external peer review every five years, measuring key performance indicators annually; and reporting the outcome of these activities to the Head of the Organization.**Administrative/Reporting**Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: Conforming with all the Council of Internal Auditing submission requirements. Consider ad-hoc reviews as requested by Organization management.**Competencies:**Considerable knowledge of accounting, risk management, internal controls, laws and regulations applicable to area of assignment.Ability to interpret and conform with appropriate internal and/or government auditing standards, principles, procedures and techniques.Ability to develop procedures for audit and investigative engagements; and prepare complete work summaries and reports and express oneself in oral and written form in a clear and concise manner.Ability to efficiently plan, organize, execute engagements, and defend observations and supporting work.Ability to interpret and conform with appropriate internal and/or government auditing standards, principles, procedures and techniques.**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 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.**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:**Simone Nichelle Leigh**Recruiter Email:**View email address on click.appcast.io career opportunities are available in North Carolina state government. We seek skilled, dedicated individuals with a wide range of education and experience in public safety, education, transportation, health care and more. Come work for NC.The State of North Carolina values each individual and the unique skills and background he or she brings to our community. The State offers a wide variety of career opportunities and encourage you to explore your true potential in an environment that fosters professional and personal growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arts In Wilmington