Internal Auditor II

Internal Auditor II

Agency: 695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization: Division Directors

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Compensation: Salary - Level I $69,000 - Level II $75,600

Why You'll Love It Here!

TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service. Check out our About Us page to learn why we are passionate about tax compliance and believe it is the career for you!

There are perks to working for the OTC. We know that benefits matter, and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• A Longevity Bonus for years of service.

Job Summary

The Internal Auditor is assigned to conduct reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over these activities; determine whether organizational units in the agency are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, or control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable statements of policy and procedures, and in a manner consistent with both agency objectives and high standards of administrative practice. The Internal Auditor will perform audits at all levels of difficulty requiring the use of independence and discretion, while seeking guidance when appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Under supervision, conducts financial, operational, and compliance audit engagements of the Agency's internal operations

• Assists in identifying and evaluating the organization's risk areas

• Communicates the results of engagement via written reports and oral presentations to management in an objective, clear, constructive, complete, timely and accurate way

• Level I – Assists in developing audit programs and performs audit procedures

• Level I – Under supervision, plans engagements by obtaining sufficient knowledge of the business or functional process under review

• Level I – Assists to determine direction and thrust of the proposed audit effort; assists to determine the audit procedures to be used

• Level I – Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed

• • Prepares detailed working papers to document the work performed and conclusions reached

  • Assists in researching policies and regulations.

• Level I – Assists in making oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective action, and suggesting improvements in operations and reductions in costs

• Level I – Prepares audit findings to be included in formal written reports as requested, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which activities are carried out

• Level I – Assists in appraising the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions

• Level II – Develops audit programs and performs audit procedures

• Level II – Plans engagements by obtaining sufficient knowledge of the business or functional process under review

• Level II – Assists to plan the theory and scope of the audit and prepares an audit program, and participates in performing the audit in a professional manner and in accordance with the approved audit program

• Level II – Obtains, analyzes, approves, and appraises evidentiary data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed

• • Prepares detailed working papers to document the work performed and the conclusions reached

• Level II – Makes, or assists in making, oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective action, and suggesting improvements in operations and reductions in costs

• Level II – Prepares audit findings and assists to draft formal written reports, as requested, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which activities are carried out

• Level II – Appraises, or assists in appraising, the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions

• Represents Internal Audit on organizational project teams and projects a positive, professional image

• Continues to enhance knowledge, skills and other competencies through continuing professional development and association memberships

• Other similar duties as assigned

Level Descriptors

The Internal Auditor job family has two levels, which are distinguished by the complexity of assignments, the level of expertise required to perform the duties assigned, and the responsibility for providing leadership to others.

Level I is the career-level where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for completing or participating in a wide range of internal audit assignments. This may include independent responsibility for conducting internal audits of various functions or activities or serving as a member of an audit team in completing more complex internal audits. Duties performed will include planning, scheduling, and conducting audits as well as preparing audit reports.

Level II is the subject-matter-expert-level where employees are assigned responsibility for performing advanced level work involving a wide range of internal audit functions or activities, internal audits of an unusually complex nature, or other similar work. Responsibilities may include serving as a team leader on some assignments as well as reviewing the work of lower-level auditors. The Level II may also assist with preparing training materials and supporting the supervisor with training sessions.

Complexity of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO, GASB, and GAAP

• Audit methodology, techniques, and theories

• Financial statements, ledgers, journals and reports

• Analytical principles and practices

• Organizational theory, functions, methods, and techniques

• Modern computer technology related to accounting systems

Skills in:

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Analyzing complex situations and adopting an effective course of action

• Preparing and an effective presentation

• Conducting several projects simultaneously

• Expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

• Review and analyze accounting records and business practices

• Prepare audit work papers, reports and recommendations

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

• Level II – Comprehend and carry out complex accounting and auditing procedures

• Level II – Work independently with limited instruction/supervision

• Level II – Serve as subject matter export on