INTERNAL AUDITOR I

Agency Marketing Statement

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $600 million in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,100 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Position Description

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Internal Audit Division in the Internal Auditor I position.  The Internal Auditor I will assist in conducting independent internal audits and projects including but not limited to financial, compliance, operational and information systems audits.  The Internal Auditor I position is a fulfilling and challenging opportunity for an individual looking to make a difference and create rewarding partnerships within our organization.

Job Responsibilities

1.  Independently conducts routine and nonroutine audits of simply structured uncomplicated programs as assigned.

• Ensures processes conform to the internal control structure and identifies control weaknesses based on knowledge of Department, State and Federal requirements and Contractual agreements along with other reference material.
• Identifies the level of problems and prepares questions to be asked during audit including but not limited to; performing a particular part of the audit function, an entire audit or a particular phase of an audit.
• Assists auditor as deemed appropriate by the Audit Manager to best meet the needs of other existing audit requests.

2.  Performs preliminary review prior to audit fieldwork.

• Plans audit techniques to be used in accordance with the nature of the audit assignment.
• Assists auditor in charge with reviewing agency programs, operations and records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with agency standards and procedures.

3.  Prepares audit reports for supervisory review summarizing the results of the audit work, detailing audit findings and making appropriate recommendations.

4.  Represents Division of Internal Audit in meetings.

• Meets with agency personnel to conduct entrance conferences to discuss the details, duration, and scope of the audit.
• Meets with agency personnel to conduct exit conferences to discuss audit findings.
• Travels to audit sites to discuss and perform various audits.

Job Responsibilities (cont)

5.  Continues education through formal and in-house training.

• Confers with audit professionals to increase knowledge in audit practice and technique, and programmatic activities as assigned.

6.  Assists the Chief Internal Auditor in fulfilling the administrative needs of the Division of Internal Audit.

• Assists in writing and researching audit guides, training requests, ordering supplies, etc.

7.  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree, with coursework in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting or other related subjects.
• Requires completion of an Agency’s Internal Auditor Trainee program; or requires two years of professional auditing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Twelve semester hours in accounting coursework.
2. Two (2) years of professional experience working with technical internal or external audits.
3. Two (2) years of professional experience preparing for, attending, and conducting entrance conferences to outline audits with agency personnel, attending exit conferences, and participating in the discussion of audit findings prior to the issuance of the final report.
4. One (1) year of experience determining violations and noncompliance with the law and to detect and explain significant irregularities.
5. Two (2) years of experience establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships and to deal tactfully with controversial problems
6. Two (2) years of professional experience understanding and following detailed oral and written instructions.
7. One (1) year of experience with Microsoft Office software.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires a valid appropriate driver’s license.
3. Requires the ability to travel to audit sites.