Senior Internal Auditor

Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen Treasury’s internal controls, risk management and compliance through comprehensive audits. You will assist in planning the risk-based annual audit plan, lead audits, update policies, and serve as a consultant to Treasury departments.

Travel required. We value diversity, offer a structured orientation and a hybrid work model with two in-office days per week and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; professional designation preferred.
• Certified Internal Auditor designation preferred but not required.
• 5–7 years of audit experience in government, public accounting or large corporation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of Treasury’s risk-based annual audit plan.
• Lead and execute internal audits to evaluate internal controls, risk management and compliance.
• Coordinate annual updates of policies, internal control plans and business continuity plans.
• Act as a business consultant for Treasury’s departments and divisions.
• Complete special projects at management or Director level.
• Serve as back-up to the Director and liaison to external auditors and state agencies.

Skills

GAGAS knowledge

Global IA standards

COSO familiarity

Microsoft Office

Audit management software

Strong communication

Project management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Certificate in accountancy

CIA designation preferred

Job description

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Job Description - Senior Internal Auditor (260007R6)

Job Description

Senior Internal Auditor - ( 260007R6 )

Description

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value a culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.

To assess the adequacy of internal controls, efficiency of operating processes, accuracy of transactions and other operating activities, compliance with stated goals, policies, procedures, laws and regulations through the completion of comprehensive audits of Treasury operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of Treasury’s risk-based annual audit plan
• Leads and executes internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes and compliance with applicable regulations. Including but not limited to planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
• Coordinates and maintains Treasury’s annual process for reviewing and updating policies, internal control plans and business continuity plans.
• Acts as a business consultant for Treasury’s departments and divisions.
• Completes special projects as requested by Treasury’s executive management or Director of Internal Audit.
• Serves as back-up to the Director as the liaison to external auditors, third-party entities, and state agencies.

Other Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Travel as required.
• Other tasks or projects as requested.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Familiarity with COSO, complex organizational structures and information technology.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office software suite
• Experience using Audit management and analytic software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead audits with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues to all levels of Treasury personnel in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze complex processes, to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the process and related controls.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple audit engagements and projects as assigned and adapt to changing priorities.
• Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs, including all of Treasury’s policies.
• Personally committed to and actively works toward continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and Experience

• The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following:
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration and a certificate in accountancy, or related field and professional designation.
• Certified Internal Auditor designation preferred but not required.
• A comprehensive auditing skill set covering a broad range of financial, compliance, and operational areas.
• 5 – 7 years of audit experience in government, a large public accounting/audit firm, or major corporation. Government experience is preferred.
• An advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Experience leading audits, conducting research, interpreting laws and regulations, analyzing data, developing audit findings and recommendations and report writing
• Experience conducting risk assessments
• Experience utilizing audit management and analytic software

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-Office Orientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training so as to assimilate you to the Treasury’s culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period a gradual transition to hybrid work will take place over the first 3–8 weeks of employment.

The hybrid work environment will consist of two (2) days in the office each week, with one of these days being either a Monday or a Friday. There will be an additional (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in person department meeting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Employment Eligibility Regarding Family Members

Please note that the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee’s spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee’s household.

Job

Accounting and Finance

Agency

Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Number of Openings

1

Salary

83,535.16 - 92,816.84 Yearly

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes

If you have Diversity, Affir­mative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Swee Lin Wong - 6173679333