Internal Auditor

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona’s people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs;

collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.
Internal Auditor Address: 1110 W Washington St Ste 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Salary: $61,591 - $66,000 Annually
Grade: 21
Closing Date:

Open Until Filled
* Resumes reviewed periodically*

Under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager, this position is responsible for conducting agency-wide risk assessments to identify and assess agency-wide risk, evaluate the adequacy of existing internal controls, and the agency's compliance with applicable state laws, statutes, administrative codes, state and agency policy. Conduct audits and internal reviews in assigned areas, create formal, written audit reports that contain value-added recommendations for agency leadership.

Performing root cause analysis in affected areas that provide objective assurance, consulting and risk based evaluations to ensure agency compliance and operational efficiency, and identifying counter-measures that address root cause problems. This position is responsible for mitigating fraud, theft, waste and abuse within DFFM.

• Conducting agency risk assessments and audit planning to identify high risk areas, develop audit scopes, and create annual audit plans.
• Reviewing financial records, operational processes, and IT systems to ensure efficiency and compliance with internal policies, laws, statutes, administrative code, and industry standards.
• Documenting findings, preparing audit reports, and presenting actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
• Verifying that management has implemented agreed upon corrective actions.
• Performing root cause analysis in impacted areas using techniques such as Fishbone Analysis, Pareto Analysis, 5-Why's, identifying appropriate counter- measures that address root cause problems, and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Evaluating internal controls, including testing policies and procedures to ensure they are designed and operate effectively to ensure compliance with state laws, policy, prevent errors, and to mitigate fraud, theft, waste and abuse.
• Fraud prevention and investigating potential instances of fraud, theft, waste and abuse and issuing formal, written reports to agency leadership that clearly identify root cause issues and recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of state systems, including AZ360
• Generally Accepted Accounting Standards
• Agile auditing techniques
• Risk Management Frameworks (COSO)
• Preparation of audit plans and work-papers
• Conducting financial, operational and compliance audits
• Evaluation and implementation of key internal controls
• State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)
• LEAN Six Sigma
• Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
• State Procurement Code

Skills in:

• Strong analytical skills, communication and problem solving skills
• Proficient in audit software, including MS Office (emphasis on Excel)
• LEAN Methods
• Ethical Decision Making
• Regulatory compliance
• Strong written and oral communicator
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail

Ability to:

• Perform Data Analytics
• Evaluate processes
• Perform root cause analysis
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Work Independently
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Interpret statute, administrative code, and policy
• Drive on State business

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

• Valid Arizona Drivers…