Internal Control & Compliance Lead

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Eleven paid holidays

Retirement benefits (SDRS)

Job summary

The South Dakota State Government seeks an Internal Control Officer in Pierre, SD to support and improve the organization's internal control framework. The role collaborates with management to identify weaknesses, recommend improvements, and promote accountability and risk management across divisions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in accounting/related field, with experience in controls, audit, compliance, and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, Risk Management, or related field.
• Experience in internal controls, internal audit, compliance, accounting, risk management, or related area.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal control frameworks, and risk management concepts.
• Experience with control testing, process reviews, audit procedures, and documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal control policies, procedures, and processes.
• Assess business processes to identify operational, financial, compliance, and fraud-related risks.
• Conduct periodic reviews and testing of internal controls to determine effectiveness.
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor implementation of management action plans and follow up on issues.
• Review financial and operational transactions for compliance with policies.
• Support risk assessment and risk management activities.
• Assist audits with documentation and explanations; provide supporting information.
• Prepare clear reports on control reviews, findings, risks, and improvements.

Skills

Internal controls

Internal audit

Risk management

Process testing

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

The South Dakota State Government seeks an Internal Control Officer in Pierre, SD to support and improve the organization's internal control framework. The role collaborates with management to identify weaknesses, recommend improvements, and promote accountability and risk management across divisions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in accounting/related field, with experience in controls, audit, compliance, and risk.