The Office of the Internal Auditor (OIA) performs independent assessments and audits concerning operational, compliance, financial, and legal risks to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). OIA provides a variety of assurance and consulting services to help the Department improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and its risk management, control, and governance processes. We are an office of over 30 committed professionals dedicated to working collaboratively toward helping NCDHHS continuously improve and positively impacting the lives of the North Carolinians that NCDHHS serves.
 
Employees of OIA benefit from a flexible work schedule and work collaboratively as part of an audit team, while also completing assignments independently. This position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. The Office of Internal Auditor supports professional development of staff by working to identify relevant training opportunities and by providing the opportunity to learn through a variety of challenging assignments. OIA offers competitive pay and a collegial work environment with low employee turnover.
 
As a member of the OIA Operational and Compliance Audit Team, this position will work under limited supervision, relying on experience and judgment to plan and complete audits and other assignments. The work of this position includes:
--Serving as an in-charge auditor for audit and consulting engagements. 
--Leading an audit engagement team through all phases an audit, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and wrap-up.
--Conducting interviews and documenting clients’ processes and procedures. 
--Determining root cause of identified issues to recommend appropriate solutions for mitigating Departmental risks.
--Communicating the results of audits and consulting engagements via written reports and presentations, including oral communications to senior management. 
--Developing and maintaining productive relationships with audit clients and other OIA staff and management.
--Demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning, self-awareness and performance improvement, including pursuit of training and educational opportunities for internal audit related knowledge and skills.
About NC Department of Health and Human Services: 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
About the Office of the Internal Auditor
The purpose of the Office of the Internal Auditor is to support the vision, mission, and values of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services through a systematic, disciplined approach in the performance of independent, value-added audit, consulting, and investigative services.
Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Visit website for State Benefits24-04027 OIA 60041060
 
 To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Experience with performing complex audits with minimal supervision and assisting others in planning and organizing their assignments to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Experience conforming with appropriate internal, governmental, and/or other recognized auditing standards or policies, their principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Experience with independently preparing, writing, and organizing complex audit documents, supporting workpapers, and draft reports in accordance with internal policies, applicable auditing standards, best practices, and other appropriate guidance.
• Experience compiling, monitoring, and examining a variety of complex financial and/or programmatic information.

Management Preferences:

• One or more of the following certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency, and three years of audit experience including two years of internal 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 three years of audit experience including two years of internal audit experience
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.