Senior Internal Auditor

Title: Senior Internal Auditor

State Role Title: Auditor II

Hiring Range: $106,509 - $107,373

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Senior Internal Auditor in the Internal Audit Division.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

This role helps the Internal Audit Division meet its purpose and mission providing independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the agency’s operations.

Plans and conducts risk-based audits that include financial, compliance, operational, program, and third-party audits under the direction of the IA Manager and/or IA Director and in accordance with IA Policies and Procedures and IIA Standards.

Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and performs adequate risk assessments to ensure that management goals and objectives are being met efficiently, effectively, and economically and that the potential for fraud, waste and abuse is appropriately identified and mitigated.

Assists with internal and hotline investigations to determine the authenticity of allegations and make appropriate recommendations to rectify any substantiated allegations of fraud, waste and abuse.

Prepares or assists with the development of audit reports with the results of the audits and investigations with the audit findings and recommendations to help management improve controls and processes that mitigate risks.

The employee must perform his/her duties in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Professional Practices Framework, which includes the Code of Ethics, Core Principles, and guidance documents.

The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending in-person meetings and attending internal and external stakeholder’s meetings.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Experience conducting internal audits.

Experience applying audit principles and internal control concepts to agency operations, business processes, and reporting requirements.

Experience training and reviewing work of audit team members.

Experience conducting investigations of highly sensitive and confidential nature.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Considerable experience interpreting and applying federal, state laws and regulations.

Considerable experience in meeting deadlines.

Considerable experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Standards.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Pursuant to the Office of State Inspector General Directive – Oversight of State and Specific Nonstate Agencies’ Internal Audit Programs, all executive branch state agencies and institutions with internal audit functions shall adopt and prescribe to the Definition of Internal Auditing, Code of Ethics, and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (standards), as promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

The IIA’s Attribute Standard 1210 – Proficiency states that Internal Auditors must possess the knowledge, skills and other competencies needed to perform their indivisible responsibilities. The IIA’s interpretation states that Internal Auditor are encouraged to