Internal Auditor

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4/26/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-01858

Internal Auditor

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$3,845.56 - $5,347.28 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location

500 Mero Street

3rd Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, and workforce support to help Kentuckians gain skills, find meaningful work, and connect with employers. It also partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.

The cabinet is seeking to fill an Internal Auditor position located within the Office of Policy and Audit.

Job Duties Include

• Conducts internal audits of cabinet programs to evaluate effectiveness, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and identify areas for improvement or concern. Performs comprehensive analysis and review of agency Internal Control policies, conducts interviews, and reviews programmatic data to determine the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the agency.
• Determines the degree of compliance with applicable federal and state laws, administrative regulations, and statements of policies and procedures. Determines the objective of the audit and scope of the proposed audit effort to ensure focused and effective evaluation of program operations.
• Develops an audit plan including resource requirements, and specific audit procedures to be performed. Identifies required sampling methods and specific tests to be performed along with the level of supporting documentation required. Identifies the key control points of the system being audited and evaluates the system's effectiveness.
• Prepares clear, concise audit reports, including findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations.
• Attends training and conducts research to stay familiar with auditing practices and technique, laws and regulations.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Works well in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete training, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of professional auditing experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Certification as Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor will substitute for the required education and two years of the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rebecca Rodgers Johnson at Rebecca.Rodgers@ky.gov .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D