Auditor II

Auditor II

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid responsibly provides access to quality health coverage for vulnerable Mississippians. Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible, low-income populations in Mississippi. These populations include children, low-income families, pregnant women, the aged, and the disabled.

The Auditor II reports directly to the Compliance Audit Manager. The candidate is responsible for: assisting as needed in the completion of the annual Internal Control Plan; assisting as needed in the completion of the annual Internal Control Assessment; participating in the development of detailed, compliance audit plans and identifying, evaluating and prioritizing risks for the agency; performing systematic reviews of operational processes and documentation to verify that internal controls are being followed; translating complex legal language found in regulations and policies to audit and ensure agency compliance; preparing clear and concise audit workpapers (reports) that delivers constructive feedback for 6-8 internal audits per calendar year; performing regulatory research and using data analytics to spot patterns, detect irregularities and flag emerging risks; tracking audits, presenting audit findings and submitting weekly priorities to the Compliance Audit Manager; being an active member in an auditing organization, i.e. IIA, ISACA, ACFE, etc.; engaging in a teamwork environment for education and support towards professional growth by maintaining continuing professional education credits (CPEs/CEUs) for one or more audit and/or compliance certifications; and performing any additional responsibilities assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Office of Compliance.

This position requires strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, effective communication, and adaptability. An understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Possess the ability to assess and flag emerging risks using data analytics, as well as prioritize potential threats to the organization's operations. An understanding of internal controls as defined by the COSO framework. Demonstrate professional skills using Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Teams. An ability to perform regulatory research and interpret complex, shifting regulations for compliance audits. Present the ability to draft clear, concise audit reports.

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1 - 3 years of experience. — Agency Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Information Technology Management, or a closely related field that demonstrates education in compliance monitoring or auditing. Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years or more of professional experience in auditing, monitoring internal controls, and regulatory compliance; or auditing, controlling, and providing cybersecurity measures for information systems operations in a business, government agency, and/or within the IT industry. Intermediate experience in the uses of 1) Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) tools; 2) compliance monitoring and audit software, such as a G.R.C. (Governance, Risk Management, Compliance) tool; 3) MS Office Applications, such as MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel; and 4) experience using Smartsheet as a compliance monitoring and audit management tool. Certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA). If the selected candidate does not possess a preferred certification, he, she, or they must show that one or more parts of a preferred certification exam have been taken and passed within the last 12 months.