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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Auditor 1/2/3/4 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Auditor 1/2/3/4
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Auditor 1/2/3/4
Salary
$3,186.00 - $6,252.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
LASERS-04182401
Department
LA State Employees' Retirement System
Opening Date
04/22/2024
Closing Date
5/5/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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Supplemental Information
The Audit Services Division of the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) is currently hiring for an internal auditor. This position offers a great opportunity in the Baton Rouge area.
We are looking for a candidate that is highly motivated, professional, a quick learner and adaptable. This position interacts with all levels of management and must possess strong communication skills (written and oral). The candidate must be detail oriented, possess the ability to solve problems, and be willing to pursue professional certifications that pertain to the position. The candidate must also be a self-starter and display critical thinking when conducting reviews.
Primary responsibilities for this position include internal auditing duties, such as:
Performing risk assessments.
Planning, leading, and executing reviews conducted by LASERS Internal Audit Division (which may include specialized areas of Information Technology and Investments).
Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls.
Preparing work papers to document work performed and to support the conclusions reached.
Preparing reports to effectively communicate the results of reviews.
Managing time and resources to achieve deadlines for multiple projects and related assignments.
LASERS offers an excellent benefit package and a competitive starting salary.
Note: Applicants with an anticipated graduation date in the next 90 days are eligible to apply.
Please upload your resume along with your application
The Auditor 1 position has a Special Entrance Rate of $39,603.20/ annually
LASERS requires all new hires to serve a minimum of eighteen (18) months not to exceed twenty-four (24) months in probational status including permanent state employees.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Auditor 1, Auditor 2, Auditor 3 , or Auditor 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Auditor 4 is $98,322.00 . Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Name of Contact Person:
Andrea H. Rogers
P.O. Box 44213
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213
lasershr@lasersonline.org
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
FISCAL OPTION:
A baccalaureate degree with nine semester hours in accounting and an additional fifteen semester hours in any one or combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems.
GENERAL OPTION:
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A certified public accountant (CPA) certificate, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation will substitute for the baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours of the required coursework.
A baccalaureate degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation will substitute for the twenty-four semester hours of required coursework.
A master's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, public administration, or information systems and decision sciences will substitute for the twenty-four semester hours of required coursework.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To conduct audits to improve practices, promote effectiveness and efficiency, and ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Typically, direct from a higher level supervisory audit position.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Auditor 2 by the presence of receiving close supervision during audit assignments and by having less decision making authority with an audit program.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
May conduct financial, operational, and/or compliance type audits for an agency.
Assists in developing an audit project program and/or testing procedures.
Assists in preparing audit reports and follow up to determine if corrective action has been taken.
Performs financial audits by examining a variety of fiscal documents to ascertain the validity of information reported and the dependability of record keeping and reporting practices of an audited entity.
Performs operational audits by analyzing and testing to determine if operational effectiveness and efficiency are being achieved according to business unit strategic objectives, and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of process controls.
Performs compliance audits by testing to identify non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, or agency policies and procedures.
May perform special audit projects and investigations, as requested or required.
Uses effective sampling techniques during audits, as warranted.
Uses data processing information systems, software, and other automated tools to assist in performing audits.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Do you have a baccalaureate degree?
Yes
No
02
Have you completed twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems?
Yes
No
03
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate the course titles, semester hours earned, and the institution. If you answered "no" to the previous question, please enter N/A. (Ex. ACCT 2001 – Introductory Financial Accounting – 3 hrs - LSU)
04
Do you possess any of the following designations/certifications? This information should also be included in the Certificates/Licenses section of your application.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP)
None of the above
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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