Internal Auditor

Tennessee Department of Treasury; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Treasury is seeking an Internal Auditor I to support audits of nearly 600 TCRS employers through data analysis scripts and continuous analytics. The role includes planning, fieldwork, and reporting with oversight from senior auditors.

The candidate will advance professional development to support the Internal Audit division’s succession plan. The position is primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings and potential future hybrid work in downtown Nashville.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in accounting, auditing, or data sciences from an accredited institution is required
• Documented knowledge in accounting, auditing, or data analysis with ability to work independently
• Documented work experience using ACL (or current data software solution) to complete projects involving data analysis and auditing is required
• Have or willing to obtain ACL Data Analytics (ACDA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certifications as part of professional development
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and facilitation)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project development and presentation skills
• Detail oriented and inquisitive
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Internal Audit management with planning and performing audits and reporting on activities
• Conduct data analysis using current data analysis software solution and GRC reporting structure
• Learn to perform data analysis using ACL to support continuous auditing and monitoring projects
• Summarize data analytic results for inclusion in internal audit reports including findings and recommendations
• Support state audits requests and test work
• Identify controls and assess departmental and functional area controls
• Investigate irregularities and recommend corrective actions

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or data sciences

ACDA/CPA certifications target

Tools

ACL

ACDA certification

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Internal Auditor 1 is responsible for auditing work of increasing complexity involving performing data analysis scripts/robots which supports the Comptroller’s audits of almost 600 TCRS pension plan participating employers. The Internal Auditor is also responsible for performing continuous data analytics to independently review TCRS and Treasury operations. This position requires compiling data analytic results employing various data visual tools. The Internal Auditor is responsible for performing audit procedures such as planning, fieldwork, and reporting with on-going oversight from senior level auditors and audit management. This position is responsible for consistently working to achieve professional development goals to support the Internal Audit division’s succession plan. The Internal Auditor participates in audits, reviews, risk assessments, data analytics as well as performing ad hoc projects to support Treasury operations as required.

At the present time, this position is primarily remote, with occasional required in-person meetings. It is anticipated that the department will regularly utilize its downtown Nashville office on a hybrid schedule in the future. Job location is subject to change at the discretion of the Department. The successful candidate should live in Tennessee and provide sufficient internet connection.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting Internal Audit management with planning/performing audits and reporting on activities of the Treasury Department. This includes the following:

• Assessing departmental and functional area controls
• Auditing operations, reviews of divisional structures, controls, policies, and procedures
• Investigating irregularities and recommending corrective actions
• Conducting data analysis using current data analysis software solution and related Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) reporting structure
• Learn to perform data analysis using ACL to support continuous auditing and monitoring projects
• Learn to summarize data analytic results for inclusion in internal audit reports including findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommended actions for management follow up and resolution.
• Assist Internal Audit management with state audits requests supporting state audit test work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Audit Command Language (ACL) or other current data analysis solution, intermediate knowledge of spreadsheets and Microsoft applications; must be able to use PC and all types of general office equipment.
• Documented knowledge in areas of accounting, auditing, or data analysis with the ability to work independently.
• Documented work experience using ACL (or current data software solution) to complete projects involving data analysis and auditing is required
• Four-year college degree in accounting, auditing, or data sciences from an accredited institution is required
• Have or willing to obtain as part of professional development, certifications in ACL Data Analytics (ACDA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), required.
• Six months to two years of similar or related experience
• Excellent Communication Skills (oral, written, and facilitation)
• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills
• Project Development and Presentation Skills
• Detail Oriented and Inquisitive
• Solid Organizational skills including Attention to Detail and Multitasking skills