Internal Auditor (DOH/ASD#10684+)

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking an Internal Auditor to plan and perform audits of programs and contractors. The role involves applying auditing standards, reviewing data from multiple sources, and preparing audit work papers and reports for management review.

The ideal candidate will have experience in financial and compliance audits, report writing, and knowledge of state procurement practices and federal guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting financial and compliance reviews for State or Federal entities.
• Experience independently conducting internal and external audits.
• Experience preparing audit reports that support conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform internal audits of DOH programs and contractors.
• Produce work papers and concise audit reports; present findings to management.
• Identify financial and operational risks and suggest corrective actions.

Skills

Audit experience

Reporting

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration

Job description

Posting Details

This posting is continuous and may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary

• $24.88 - $37.32 Hourly
• $51,755 - $77,633 Annually
• This position is a Pay Band C6

Posting Details

This posting is continuous and may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

Under the direction of the Senior Manager - Internal Audit, this position plans and performs internal audits of DOH programs and contractors; including, but not limited to, financial process audits, compliance audits, and performance audits. Additionally, this position documents deficiencies/findings, as well as corrective actions undertaken by auditees and management. The position exists in order to identify specific areas of financial and operational risk at NMDOH while making recommendations on how to mitigate those risks.

How does it get done?

This position will apply auditing concepts and methods to analyze a wide variety of data sourced from across the Department of Health in order to produce reports and recommendations. This position will apply the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (the 'Standards') promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors. This position will review data from multiple sources; produce work papers, conduct interviews, create concise audit reports, and present findings and recommendations to management summarizing the results of various audits. This position will be responsible for compiling workpapers and reports specific to projects and deliverables developed in coordination with the Senior Manager - Internal Audit.

Who are the customers?

The position reports directly to the Senior Manager - Internal Audit. The Office of Internal Audit reports to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Deputy Secretary for Operations. The customers are the Department of Health and residents of the State of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

• Ideally, the candidate has experience conducting financial and compliance reviews for either a State or Federal entity or experience conducting audits for State or Federally-funded implementing organizations.
• Experience independently conducting internal and external financial or operational audits.
• Experience preparing reports that support conclusions relevant to audit test work.
• Ideally, the candidate has knowledge of State of New Mexico procurement code, Federal Uniform Guidance, and New Mexico Model Accounting Practices (MAPs).

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration and two (2) years directly related work experience in accounting, auditing, finance, and/or budgeting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.