Internal Audit - Public Service Administrator Opt. 2

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois State Police Office of Inspection and Audits seeks a detail-oriented Public Service Administrator Internal Auditor to lead audit projects, supervise audit staff, and support the Chief Internal Auditor in developing risk assessments and audit priorities. The role requires developing audit work programs, maintaining professional standards, and recommending improvements to office policies.

This is a merit compensation (non-union) position based in Springfield, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or public administration with coursework in auditing, accounting, or related subjects.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience supervising in public or private sector auditing.
• Two of the three years must include developing internal audit work programs or serving as Auditor in Charge.
• Preferred: Five years supervisory auditing experience and CPA or CIA certification.
• Preferred: Experience with automated auditing software and ERP systems.
• Preferred: Two years evaluating internal controls and preparing audit reports for state government.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit projects and supervise audit staff.
• Support the Chief Internal Auditor in risk assessments and audit priorities.
• Develop audit work programs and maintain professional standards.
• Recommend improvements to office policies.
• Based in Springfield, Illinois; merit compensation and non-union status.

Skills

Auditing

Staff supervision

Risk assessment

Policy improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or public administration

CPA or CIA certification (preferred)

Tools

Automated auditing software

ERP systems

Job description

The Illinois State Police Office of Inspection and Audits seeks a detail-oriented Public Service Administrator Internal Auditor to lead audit projects, supervise audit staff, and support the Chief Internal Auditor in developing risk assessments and audit priorities. The role requires developing audit work programs, maintaining professional standards, and recommending improvements to office policies. This is a merit compensation (non-union) position based in Springfield, Illinois.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or public administration with coursework in auditing, accounting, or related subjects
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience supervising in public or private sector auditing
• Two of the three years must include developing internal audit work programs or serving as Auditor in Charge
• Preferred: Five years supervisory auditing experience and CPA or Certified Internal Auditor certification
• Preferred: Experience with automated auditing software and enterprise resource planning systems
• Preferred: Two years evaluating internal controls and preparing audit reports for state government