Internal Auditor (WMS1 2018-08013) Olymp…

This recruitment is open until August 26, 2018. First review of applications will begin on August 17th. We encourage all applicants to apply early. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time.

Here at the Employment Security Department (ESD), we believe in the Power to Help when people need it most. We provide economic security to the people of Washington every day and in every corner of the state. We help people find jobs, bridge gaps in employment and soon we’ll be providing paid family medical leave. In addition, we provide timely unemployment benefits to eligible workers and a fair and stable unemployment insurance system.

To support this mission, we are recruiting for an Internal Auditor (WMS Band 1) position to provide advice and guidance on internal controls and ethics standards, conducts internal audits and investigations. The Internal Auditor responsibilities include performing extensive analyses of complex business processes and related financial, compliance, performance and legal/policy matters, and making recommendations based on a thorough, objective analysis of the evidence gathered.

In this role, you will work with agency management to achieve compliance with laws and regulations governing agency operations through identifying risks and continuously improving the quality of the agency’s control environment and processes. As a result of your work, you help the agency to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, controls, and governance processes.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we invite you to apply and join our team in making a difference in our communities!
Duties: Position Profile

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, your position provides objective, professional analyses of selected agency operations and processes in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) International Professional Practice Framework. You will work actively with agency personnel responsible for creating, maintaining and revising all agency administrative and financial policies and procedures. At times you may be frequently involved in politically sensitive or interpersonal issues requiring the effective use of tact and diplomacy. Some of your primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs quality work under limited supervision that adheres to the IIA Standards, the IIA Code of Ethics, and other contemporary professional audit standards such as Generally Accepted Audit Standards and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Researches, develops, and maintains program guides, practices, templates, and tools to assist in complying with IIA Standards.
• Develops, recommends and implements approved planning strategies for short, mid and long term audit planning based on risk and grounded in leading professional and or industry practices.
• Conducts engagement planning using risk-based techniques.
• Defines audit objectives, establishes scope and strategies, consider needs and priorities of those who use/rely on internal audit services.
• Assists the Director in estimating resource needs and timelines to accomplish the approved plan.
• Develops and executes detailed audit work plans.
• Conducts complex detailed analyses of the agency’s internal operations and business processes to assess risk management practices, internal control design, and compliance with laws, rules, policies/procedures, contract terms/ conditions or regulatory requirements.
• Determines the significance of results and issues, evaluates underlying cause(s), and develops corrective action recommendations that adequately address the risks identified.
• Prepares formal and informal reports, memorandums, and or presentations.
• At the discretion of the Internal Audit Director, serves as an audit liaison for external audit, investigations, or other activities.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time professional auditing experience.

In addition to the required qualifications, the successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of the following:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS) or the International Professional Practices Framework
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Current professional control framework, theory, and techniques, such as: COSO – Internal Control Framework or Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book)

Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies

• Master’s in public administration, business administration or closely related field.
• Certification as a Certified Public Account, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Auditing Professional, Certified Fraud Examiner, and/or Certified Management Accountant.
• Experience working with state and federal statutes and regulations, particularly Office of Management and Budget Circulars.

Supplemental Information:

Attach the following documents to your on-line application (through the Add Attachment(s) field):

• Resume
• Letter of interest describing how you meet the requirements of the position
• List of professional references

Applications with comments such as "see attachments" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.

Other Information

• Final external candidates must pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Fraud Check.
• The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
• If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960.

Veteran’s Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service. Please black out any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.

Modern Workplace
ESD’s employee engagement survey scores improved by 8 percent in 2017. Our agency is devoted to ongoing improvement and continues to develop strategies and programs to enhance the employee experience. We are working to create a modern workplace designed to meet the needs of a changing workforce. We have wellness programs, telework policies and flexible schedules. We’re working to update our facilities all over the state to enhance both the client and employee experience.

Opportunity for All
The Washington Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at 360-902-9560 if you have any questions regarding this posting. You can also email us at HRRecruiting@esd.wa.gov or Washington Relay Service 711 if you are a person with a disability needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or with general questions about this opportunity.