INTERNAL AUDITOR II

Position Overview

Serves as an Internal Auditor for the Office of Inspection and Audits, under the office of the Director; Independentally conducts complex, non-routine risk-based audits; conducts research and identifies applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, conducting preliminary review of an audited agency’s operations, functions, programs, and information technology resources; determines the audit objectives and identifies the scope, tests and procedures necessary to perform the assigned audit; analyzes complex data to obtain a population and prepare applicable sampling for analytical review to conduct financial, compliance, operational, performance, programmatic and information technology audits by examining and evaluating the agency’s complex systems of accounting, technology, and management controls to prevent or detect deficiencies to identify needed improvements in procedures, techniques, and controls, and to determine the reliability and adequacy of fiscal and operational controls and existing policies and to determine if all laws, rules, regulations, statutory mandates, policies, procedures and program requirements are efficiently and effectively implemented; plans audit and develops comprehensive audit programs, recommending and detailing duration, scope, and purpose of the audit, considering previous work documents, current policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations; explains the objectives, scope and purpose of the audit to agency division liaisons and other agency personnel; and serves as technical advisor to agency staff regarding the audit process; prepares and submits draft and final audit reports for assigned audits including any findings and recommendation with appropriate workpaper support to the supervisor for review, and details at exit conferences audit's findings and recommendations; monitors daily work progress, addresses problem areas and reviews work of subordinates including workpaper documentation, audit findings, and audit reports for completeness, accuracy and compliance with Office policies and procedures; conducts research projects for supervisor and/or the Chief Internal Auditor of applicable laws, statutory mandates, administrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures or performs technical audits to develop knowledge as a subject matter expert.

About the Agency

​​The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, independently conducts complex, non-routine risk-based audits for ISP, traveling as required statewide in the performance of duties and the use of state vehicle.
• As Senior Auditor: Plans audit and develops comprehensive audit programs, recommending and detailing duration, scope, and purpose of the audit, considering previous work documents, current policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations; explains the objectives, scope and purpose of the audit to agency division liaisons and other agency personnel; and serves as technical advisor to agency staff regarding the audit process. 
• Consults with the supervisor during the course of the audit regarding any changes to the audit program, problems which have occurred, and the progress of the audit.
• Serves as lead worker by assigning audits to lower-level internal audit staff.
• Continues education through accredited formal or in-house professional training (CPE).
• 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 accounting, auditing, business management, computer science, economics, public administration or other related subjects.
• Requires four years of professional auditing experience; or requires three years of professional auditing experience plus completion of one of the following certifications: Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Certified Information Systems Auditor. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years working knowledge and application of professional auditing theories and procedures.
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience in the functions of state government, the agency’s policies and procedures, and the state and federal laws, administrative rules, regulations, and standards relating to the auditing profession.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience in performing duties in a professional, efficient, and ethical manner and to maintain the confidentiality of the information gathered during an audit.
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience in current auditing and various other technology and computer applications that are utilized in the auditing profession.
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience in developing comprehensive internal audit programs for review of the agency's accounting, management, or internal control system, which includes the audit’s objectives, scope, and necessary tests.
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience in evaluating internal controls to identify strengths and weaknesses and to propose corrective actions designed to strengthen controls and operations.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience in analyzing computer data, computations, and comprehensive reports.
• Prefers Two (2) years of experience in preparing clear and concise audit reports, which includes the findings, all supporting documentation and any corrective recommendations.
• Prefers one (1) year experience in preparing for and conducting entrance conferences, to outline the audit scope with agency staff and representatives of an audited agency, and to participate in exit conferences to discuss audit findings prior to the issuance of the final audit report.
• Prefers one (1) year experience in monitoring and directing lower-level staff in performing routine or portions of complex audits. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings or weekends.
• Requires ability to pass the ISP background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions. 

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.