Auditor 1/2/3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) in Baton Rouge seeks an internal auditor. The role may be filled at Auditor 1, 2, or 3 level with hands-on training for entry hires and lead engagements for experienced hires.

You will work with management, communicate clearly, and pursue professional certifications while auditing internal controls and applying data analytics to identify risks and trends. LASERS offers strong benefits and a competitive starting salary.

Qualifications

• Three years of accounting or auditing experience, or equivalent combos.
• Six years in any field plus 24 semester hours in related disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree with 24 hours in related subjects, or related degrees.
• Professional certifications (CPA/CFE/CIA or CISA/CGAP) are acceptable.
• A combination of advanced degrees or CPA/CFE/CIA designation qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Performing risk assessments and planning engagements.
• Lead reviews including IT and investments as appropriate.
• Evaluate internal controls and use data analytics to spot trends.
• Prepare work papers and communicate results in reports.
• Manage time and resources to meet deadlines on multiple projects.

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Planning and leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing/finance

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics

Bachelor’s degree plus CISA or CGAP

Advanced degree in accounting/auditing/finance/management/economics etc.

CPA, CFE, or CIA designation

Tools

CISA certification

CIA designation

Job description

About This Job

The Audit Services Division of the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) is currently hiring an internal auditor. This position offers a great opportunity in the Baton Rouge area and may be filled at the Auditor 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on qualifications. Entry-level hires, including recent graduates, will get hands-on training and support as they build their skills. Experienced hires will plan and lead engagements.

We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, professional, a quick learner and adaptable. The person in this position interacts with all levels of management and must possess strong communication skills (written and oral). The candidate must be detail oriented, possess the ability to solve problems, and be willing to pursue professional certifications that pertain to the position. The candidate must also be a self-starter and display critical thinking when conducting reviews.

LASERS offers an excellent benefit package and a competitive starting salary.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR
A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.

Experience Substitution

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

Primary responsibilities for this position include internal auditing duties, such as:

• Performing risk assessments.
• Planning, leading, and executing reviews conducted by the LASERS Audit Services Division (which may include specialized areas of Information Technology and Investments).
• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Using data analytics tools to test data, find exceptions, and spot trends.
• Preparing work papers to document work performed and to support the conclusions reached.
• Preparing reports to effectively communicate the results of reviews.
• Managing time and resources to achieve deadlines for multiple projects and related assignments.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational.

LASERS requires all new hires to serve a minimum of eighteen (18) months not to exceed twenty-four (24) months in probational status including permanent state employees.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Auditor 1, 2, or 3.

Work Schedule: 8 hours Monday - Friday, choosing a schedule with a start time between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Compensation (depending On Qualifications):

• The Auditor 1 position has an entry annual salary of $44,990.40 and maximum of $78,790.00.
• The Auditor 2 position has an entry annual salary of $48,131.20 and maximum of $84,302.00.
• The Auditor 3 position has an entry annual salary of $55,120.00 and maximum of $96,533.00.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact

Andrea H. Rogers

P.O. Box 44213

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213

[e-mail]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others