Internal Auditor

Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office in Baton Rouge seeks an Internal Auditor to perform complex audits and compliance reviews of departmental programs, operations, and controls. The role requires independence, initiative, and strong communication skills to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and policies.

You will develop audit plans, assess risks, and recommend improvements. The position involves evaluating internal controls, planning and conducting audits across multiple domains, and

Qualifications

• Six years of accounting or auditing experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit planning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal controls and conduct annual risk assessments and audits.
• Plan and conduct audits of accounting, procurement, IT, and other operations.
• Prepare audit narratives with findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Report findings to State Treasurer and advise on process improvements.
• Assist with data analysis for external financial data and education finance initiatives.
• Review departmental policies, travel reimbursements, procurement, and contracts.

Skills

Auditing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting / auditing / finance / related field

CPA / CFE / CIA designation (preferred)

Job description

Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office Baton Rouge, Louisiana

https://www.treasury.la.gov/

The Louisiana Department of the Treasury is seeking a highly motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented individual to serve as its Internal Auditor and support the Department’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and sound financial management.

Reporting directly to the State Treasurer, the Internal Auditor performs complex audits and compliance reviews of departmental programs, operations, and internal controls to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and fiscal policies. Responsibilities include conducting annual risk assessments, developing and executing audit plans, identifying areas of inefficiency and noncompliance, and recommending improvements to internal controls and departmental processes. The position requires independence, initiative, sound judgment, and strong oral and written communication skills.

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 and Other Information:

JOB DUTIES:

• Evaluating internal controls, performing analytical reviews, and preparing an annual department-wide Internal Control Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan.
• Planning and conducting audits of departmental operations, including accounting (budget and reporting), banking, procurement, disbursements, property control, information technology, federal program compliance, unclaimed property, investments, and State Bond Commission functions.
• Preparing comprehensive audit narratives documenting the purpose, sources, work performed, findings and observations, conclusions, and, when appropriate, recommendations for improvements and corrective action.
• Reporting findings of inefficiency, potential fraud, and noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations, departmental and statewide policies and procedures, and accounting principles directly to the State Treasurer. Making recommendations to the Deputy Treasurer of Management and Finance (Chief of Staff) and First Assistant State Treasurer regarding improvements to internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Collecting, validating, and performing advanced analytical assessments of external K-12 education finance data in support of the School Transparency Project Portal. Reviewing and approving external data submissions and analyzing annual and semi-annual budgets, expenditures, and contract documentation for approximately 155 public and charter schools.
• Assisting management with the review of departmental policies and procedures, narratives, flow charts, and organizational charts documenting departmental operations, including travel reimbursements, Purchasing Card transactions, vendor payments, procurement, professional service contracts, and cooperative endeavor agreements.
• Interpreting applicable laws, rules, and regulations affecting the financial and compliance activities of the Department of the Treasury.
• Performing special assignments related to the Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Unclaimed Property activities, Louisiana Asset Management Pool, Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust (START) Saving Program, and Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund (LEQTF) Performance Indicator Data.
• Establishing procedures to ensure the internal audit function adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, as required by Act 314 of the 2015 Regular Session. Maintaining professional knowledge through continuing education, training, and review of professional literature.
• Working directly with the Legislative Auditor's Office to follow up on audit findings involving the Department of the Treasury and providing audit services requested by the Cash Management Review Board.
• Performing special projects and other duties as assigned to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Department of the Treasury.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. If filled as a probational appointment, this position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion if selected.

Location: This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Compensation: There is a special entrance rate (SER) for this job series at Treasury:

• Starting rate of $35.88/hourly; $2,870.40 biweekly

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. The actual starting salary depends on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

The Louisiana Department of Treasury is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.