Internal Auditor II

Internal Auditor II (NS)

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The NCWRC is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of North Carolina's fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws. The agency has an operational budget of approximately $100 million and employs approximately 700 full-time staff and 100 seasonal temporary staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, and customer service, information technology and administrative professionals. The NCWRC Mission is to conserve North Carolina's wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for an Internal Auditor II to join our Internal Audit Team. The purpose of the Internal Audit Team is to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization's operation. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) Internal Audit's mission is to help NCWRC accomplish its objectives through partnership with stakeholders and by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The Internal Auditor II is a mid-level professional position that supports the agency in accomplishing its objectives by using a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. The Internal Auditor II performs assurance and advisory work that may include operational, compliance, financial, information systems, and investigative activities. The position is responsible for planning and performing audits, reviews, assessments, and internal investigations with moderate independence; applying auditing and accounting principles, practices, and standards; and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of agency operations. The Internal Auditor II examines and analyzes risks, internal controls, records, reports, programmatic data, and financial information for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The position may also participate on audit teams conducting more complex reviews, perform data analytics, and assist in identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions. A normal Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule is associated with this position. This position has statewide responsibilities and may require occasional travel for assignments and projects across the state. The position is based at the WRC Headquarters in Raleigh, NC (Wake County). Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $80,000.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:

• Experience conducting operational, compliance, and investigative audits.
• Experience auditing federal grants, financial operations, and IT general controls.
• Experience conducting engagements as auditor-in charge.
• Experience using Microsoft tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Power BI
• Experience performing audit activities in accordance with the Internal Audit Global Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency, and two years of audit experience; or a 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.