Internal Auditor

at Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

About the Position

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire an Internal Auditor to join our team. The Internal Auditor will interact will all levels of DCEO management in evaluating DCEO activities and programs for their impact on communities across the state for economic development and growth. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys helping an organization reach its goals, improve its processes, and comply with laws. This individual will possess the ability to analyze details and communicate results based on the analysis performed. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

1. Serves as an Auditor in Charge on various complex, non-routine audit projects. Plans audit engagements.

2. As an auditor or rotating auditor, plans audit engagements.

3. As an auditor or rotating auditor, analyzes and compiles information gathered during the audit.

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

5. Assists the Chief Internal Auditor and Deputy Chief Internal Auditor in the preparation of audit procedures and audit manuals that will be used by the Office of Internal Audits.

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

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college. 

2. Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

3. Requires certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). 

1. Prefer one or more years presenting oral and written reports to management that are clear, concise, relevant and solves problems for the organization.

2. Prefer one or more years analyzing current business process and suggest solutions that improve the process.

3. Prefer one or more years working with a government organization in helping management to improve efficiency of their operations.

4. Prefer one or more years identifying changes in the business environment regarding laws and regulations and alert management to those changes.

5. Prefer one or more years identifying improvements in the audit process by continuing to learn about efficient audit techniques with adoption of audit technology (i.e. software). 

1. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

3. Requires the ability to pass a background check.

4. 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 requires the ability to work evening and weekends. 

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is to support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy for our customers – taxpayers, businesses, workers and communities – by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here is one in which businesses, small and large, and workers, can succeed to the greatest extent possible.  The Illinois Department of Commerce delivers impactful and efficient programs and services through focused on business, community, and workforce development.