AUDITOR--INTERNAL

SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Auditor at SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East serves as the agency's independent assurance and advisory professional responsible for evaluating governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance. The position develops and administers the agency's internal audit program by conducting audits, assessing risks, and providing objective recommendations to management and the Board.

Six years of experience in accounting or auditing, or an equivalent combination with relevant

Qualifications

• Six years of accounting or auditing experience, or six years of full-time work plus advanced education.
• Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, systems or statistics plus three years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with CPA, CFE, or CIA designation plus three years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Advanced substitution: 30 semester hours equals one year of experience, up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison to external auditors and coordinate audit plans.
• Develop and execute a risk-based audit program for internal controls over agency activities.
• Review levee districts for efficiency and compliance with policies and laws.
• Participate in planning, design, and testing of major computer-based systems to ensure control coverage.
• Appraise management actions to correct deficiencies and pursue satisfactory resolutions.

Skills

Governance and risk management

Internal controls

Auditing

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting/auditing/finance/business)

CPA / CFE / CIA certification

Advanced degree (optional)

Job description

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes.

We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The Internal Auditor serves as the agency's independent assurance and advisory professional responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance activities. The position develops and administers the agency's internal audit program by conducting operational, financial, compliance, and performance audits; assessing organizational risks; identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency; and providing objective recommendations to management and the Board. The Internal Auditor also conducts special reviews and investigations, monitors corrective actions, and promotes accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources while maintaining the independence and objectivity essential to the internal audit function.

Six 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 plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; 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 plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing.

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.

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

Job Duties

• Act as liaison to external auditors and, where applicable, coordinate audit plans.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit program for evaluating internal controls established over all agency activities.
• Review the levee districts under SLFPA-E at appropriate intervals to determine whether they are efficiently and effectively carrying out their planning, organizing, directing, and controlling functions in accordance with management instructions, policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Participate in the planning, design, development, implementation, and operation of major computer-based systems to determine whether adequate controls are incorporated, thorough system testing is performed at appropriate stages, system documentation is complete and accurate, and the needs of user organizations are met.
• Appraise the adequacy of management's action to correct reported deficient conditions; accept adequate corrective action and continue reviews with appropriate management personnel when action is considered inadequate until satisfactory resolution is achieved.
• Report audit results, conclusions, opinions, and recommendations to members of management who should be informed or who are responsible for taking corrective action.
• Review historical and active labor, professional service, construction, and other agency contracts for irregularities, conflicts of interest, inadequate documentation, noncompliance, or control weaknesses and recommend corrective action, cancellation, modification, renegotiation, recovery, or referral when appropriate.
• Review procurement and contract-payment processes for transparency, appropriate approvals, conflict-of-interest disclosures, supporting documentation, and adherence to applicable public procurement laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Perform other audit-related or compliance-related duties as assigned by the Board President, provided such duties do not impair the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Thisappointment type can be filled as Probationary, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.

Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualification and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.