Senior Internal Auditor – Risk & Compliance

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans (IPERS)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an Internal Auditor to work under the direction of the Internal Audit Bureau Chief. This position will audit processes and programs across the department.

You will conduct internal audits in line with IIA standards, provide unbiased audit services, and help improve internal controls and compliance with state and federal regulations. Applicants should have a four-year degree with related audit experience or legal training;

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and five years of investigative or audit-related work experience.
• Juris Doctor or equivalent with two years of relevant practice.
• Nine years total education/experience as described.
• Two years of state executive branch management/supervisory work.
• Two years as Compliance Officer 1.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audit activities per the IIA standards and Code of Ethics.
• Provide impartial, independent audit services.
• Review department processes to ensure internal controls and efficiency.
• Measure compliance with laws, policies, and grant requirements.
• Investigate possible fraud or misappropriation.
• Develop objectives, plans, and work papers; draft findings.
• Advise management on internal controls aligned with risk management.
• Support annual risk assessments and audit planning.

Skills

Auditing

Analytical thinking

Ethics and integrity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Nine years total education/experience as described

Two years management/supervisory experience in state executive branch

Two years as Compliance Officer 1

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an Internal Auditor to work under the direction of the Internal Audit Bureau Chief. This position will audit processes and programs across the department.

You will conduct internal audits in line with IIA standards, provide unbiased audit services, and help improve internal controls and compliance with state and federal regulations. Applicants should have a four-year degree with related audit experience or legal training;