Internal Audit Manager

Job Description and Duties

The Senior Management Auditor (SMA) will act as the Internal Audit Manager for the California Lottery. Responsibilities include:

• Planning, organizing, assisting, and reviewing operational, performance, information systems, compliance, and financial related audits.
• Assisting with external audits and communicating with external audit entities.
• Ensuring internal controls are in place and risks are mitigated.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: Standard business schedule with flexible hours based on business needs and audit deadlines.
• Travel: Occasional travel for meetings, training, or audit-related fieldwork.
• Other: Must maintain confidentiality of audit information, adhere to Internal Audits policies, and comply with applicable state laws, regulations, and departmental procedures.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong leadership and staff-development skills, including setting a clear vision, inspiring change, strengthening audit effectiveness, and building high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and produce concise, persuasive audit reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate a credible work environment through clear expectations, consistent actions, and fair application of standards.
• Thorough knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and experience ensuring audit quality and QAIP compliance.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and lead complex operational, financial, compliance, and information-system audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with risk-based auditing and data analytics.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Proficiency with audit and productivity software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Diligent.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with executives, managers, external auditors, and cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and maintaining trust.