Internal Auditor: Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Life insurance & long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Internal Auditor to audit processes and programs within the department under the direction of the Internal Audit Bureau Chief.

The role requires applying professional auditing standards, ensuring internal controls, evaluating compliance with laws and program guidelines, and reporting findings with recommendations to strengthen operations. Background checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audit activities in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Provide audit services that are impartial, unbiased, free of conflicts of interest, and independent in fact and appearance.
• Conduct comprehensive review of a department process or program to evaluate fundamental business practices to ensure there are adequate internal controls as well as operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Measure adherence with department and executive branch policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, program guidelines, and grant or contract requirements.
• Investigate the facts and circumstances of possible fraud or misappropriation of the organization's assets.
• Develop audit objectives and work plans.
• Collect and analyze information according to the work plan to include completing research and conducting interviews.
• Develop audit findings and recommendations based on analysis, draft reports, and review work papers for accuracy.
• Advise department management and employees on the development of internal controls in support of the department's risk management plan.
• Recommend actions to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, program guidelines, and grant or contract requirements.
• Provide support in designing more effective compliance and enforcement activities as well as improved department operations.
• This position will also assist the Internal Audit Bureau Chief and Chief Audit Executive in executing the annual department risk assessment and in developing the department's annual internal audit plan. Conduct special studies as assigned by the Internal Audit Bureau Chief and/or Chief Audit Executive.

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Internal Auditor to audit processes and programs within the department under the direction of the Internal Audit Bureau Chief.

The role requires applying professional auditing standards, ensuring internal controls, evaluating compliance with laws and program guidelines, and reporting findings with recommendations to strengthen operations. Background checks apply.