Sr. Internal Auditor Jobs

Title: Sr. Internal Auditor

Hiring Range: $60,000-$75,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Dept� of Military Affairs

Agency Website: www.dma.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position would conduct Financial, Compliance, and Operational audits of the Department of Military Affairs’ units to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the agency’s internal controls, reviews the reliability and integrity of the Departmental data, determines compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and DMA policies and procedures. Determines whether the agency’s assets are properly safeguarded and assesses the economy and efficiency of the agency’s operations. Will protect the integrity of the agency by conducting investigations of allegations of fraud that could negatively reflect on the agency. Responsible for preparing, submitting, and certifying the yearly Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) for the agency. Liaison for all external audits/reviews and prepares and provides required documents to auditing officials. Prepares Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and coordinates with appropriate unit for resolution and maintains Corrective Action Plan (CAP) trackers. Conducts internal audits and communicates results and improvements to both internal and external customers. Will audit all Year End and Financial statement attachments and backup documentation for accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and non-menu driven databases.
• Graduation from a college or university with major studies in accounting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must fill out yearly Economic Interest Statement.
• In addition, must be able to apply pertinent policy, laws and regulations to specific situations
• Previous audit/accounting experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform internal and external audits as well as the yearly ARMICs program submission to Department of Accounts (DOA).
• Have analytical and critical thinking skills and be able to clearly communicate with upper management and other employees.
• Extensive knowledge of internal controls.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data, draw conclusions and be able to properly write a narrative audit report.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Ability to plan and organize work; communicate effectively orally and in writing; have analytical/problem solving skills.
• Significant knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and audit principles.
• Ability to review a functional area and determine appropriate audit procedures, and make appropriate practical recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) desired.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

• Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background/security check and employment reference checks.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

• Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment

• The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

• The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

• We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

• AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:

Name: Lindsay Glass

Phone: For inquiries please email

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.