Internal Auditor

The California State Lottery is looking to fill the exciting role of a Internal Auditor! If this opportunity would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply today and join our winning team! People are drawn to the California State Lottery because we:We have a worthy mission that we’re sure you’ll take pride in too.Are an energetic, creative, and talented teamValue diversity and inclusion in the workplaceEmpower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovationRecognize individual and team contributionsSupport the importance of work-life balanceInvest in the professional development of our team membersAre dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state agencies that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding to California schools while simultaneously supporting local communities. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent by players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes and retailer compensation. In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery provided over $2 billion in supplemental funding for California public schools, bringing the total contributions to more than $46 billion since we began in 1985. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state. Product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot. Job Description and Duties:This is an Until Filled position. Applications will be reviewed biweekly, and the job control will remain open until the position is filled. Do you have an inquisitive mindset and enjoy solving problems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you work well individually and as part of a team? Would you enjoy working for a dynamic organization with a meaningful mission? If so, we encourage you to apply for this Internal Auditor opportunity with the California State Lottery (Lottery)! The Lottery's mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. To help meet our mission, we are looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audits Team. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Associate Management AuditorYou will be responsible for independently planning, conducting, and reporting on the results of complex operational, performance, compliance, information systems, and financial related audits of the California State Lottery. You will act as the auditor-in-charge and exercise professional judgment and analytical skills throughout each phase of the audit engagement. This position requires a current Associate Management Auditor exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility. Working Conditions: a. Schedule: Full-time (8-hour days) with work hours between the times of 7am – 5pm PSTb. Travel: Travel may be required for conducting audits, local training, or off-site events.c. Other: This position is headquartered at the Sacramento HQ and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California." Desirable QualificationsStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to independently plan, execute, and document complex auditsClear and concise written and verbal communication skillsAbility to write clear and well-supported audit reportsKnowledge of internal controls, risk-based auditing, and audit standardsAbility to lead audits as auditor-in-charge and collaborate with assisting auditorsAbility to prioritize and complete assignments within deadlinesDemonstrated internal audit experience *Important Note: A resume and Statement of Qualifications are required to submit with your application package in order to be considered. Questions about applying for a State Job? Find helpful resources here. For more information about this opportunity, benefits, and instructions on how to apply -- click the Apply button.