Office of State Board of Education - Internal Auditor I

Internal Auditor I

Summary: The Internal Auditor I is an entry level internal audit position and located in Moscow, Idaho. The Internal Auditor I completes assigned components of individual audit engagements with close supervision from the Systemwide CAE, a Systemwide Internal Audit Manager, or a project lead. All work is performed to fulfill completion of the approved internal audit plan. Completion of the plan is necessary to support the State Board of Education in fulfilling its fundamental governance obligations. The Internal Auditor I must adhere to all professional standards and requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Responsibilities: Direct Audit Responsibilities – Primary

• Apply audit methodologies to complete assigned audit engagements or special projects. Internal audits may include financial, operational, compliance, information technology components, and/or allegations of fraud, waste and abuse.
• Prepare audit work papers and documentation in accordance with professional audit standards and requirements of Internal Audit and Advisory Services
• Completes all assignments within established time budgets and due dates
• Meets expected direct hour contributions towards the internal audit plan
• Complete audit work with moderate need for revision or correction. This includes audit work performed (i.e., application of audit methodologies) and preparation of audit supporting documentation.
• Assists in the development of audit observations and recommendations
• Work directly with client staff and institutions to coordinate completion of assigned audit work
• Participate in audit entrance and exit meetings
• Monitors progress and status of assigned work, and immediately informs project leads and managers of situations that could disrupt timely completion of audit work
• Communicates verbally and in writing with audit clients
  
  

Direct Audit Responsibilities - Secondary

• Assists with audit risk assessments and participates in annual audit planning activities
• Assists in the development of audit scope memos and audit programs
• Assists in preparation of final audit reports and communications
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance activities of Internal Audit and Advisory Services
• Completes all professional development and training requirements for Continued Professional Education (CPE)
  
  

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assists with audit risk assessments
• Tracks and reports time spent on projects and administrative tasks. Ensures time is entered into project time tracking system.
• Tracks and updates professional development training logs
  
  

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and/or experience in internal or external auditing
  
  

Some Knowledge Of:

• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COSO) internal control integrated framework
• Professional, governance, and risk management competencies
  
  

Some Experience:

• Adhering to strict independence and conflict of interest requirements under IIA professional standards
• Handling sensitive and confidential situations and information in a professional manner
• Interpersonal skills to work successfully with employees at all levels within the IAAS department and State of Idaho Universities
• Prioritize and complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner
• Work individually or in a group setting
• Utilizing personal computer skills including using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential (or ability to attain certification upon hire)
• Documenting and completing work in accordance with IIA professional standards
• Higher education industry experience including sponsored program activity, preferably with an Idaho institution of higher education
  
  

Some Knowledge Of:

• Governmental accounting
• Sponsored program processes, rules and regulations
• Idaho State Board of Education and University policies and procedures
• General information technology controls
• Extracting and analyzing data from ERP systems
  
  

Please apply on the State of Idaho’s website using the link provided:

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