Internal Auditor (DOH/ASD#10684+)

Pay

Hourly: $24.88 – $37.32
Annual: $51,755 – $77,633
Pay Band: C6

About the role

Under the direction of the Senior Manager – Internal Audit, this position plans and performs internal audits of Department of Health (DOH) programs and contractors, including financial process audits, compliance audits, and performance audits. It documents deficiencies/findings and corrective actions undertaken by auditees and management, identifying financial and operational risk areas and recommending mitigation strategies.

The role applies auditing concepts and methods to analyze a wide variety of data across the Department, adhering to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Responsibilities include reviewing data from multiple sources, producing work papers, conducting interviews, creating concise audit reports, and presenting findings and recommendations to management. Workpapers and reports are compiled in coordination with the Senior Manager – Internal Audit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform internal audits of DOH programs and contractors, covering financial processes, compliance, and performance.
• Document audit deficiencies, findings, and corrective actions.
• Apply International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Analyze data from multiple sources, produce work papers, and conduct interviews.
• Create concise audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Compile workpapers and reports for projects and deliverables in coordination with the Senior Manager – Internal Audit.

Ideal candidate

• Experience conducting financial and compliance reviews for State or Federal entities, or audits for State or Federally‑funded implementing organizations.
• Experience independently conducting internal and external financial or operational audits.
• Experience preparing reports that support conclusions relevant to audit test work.
• Knowledge of New Mexico procurement code, Federal Uniform Guidance, and New Mexico Model Accounting Practices (MAPs) is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration plus two (2) years of directly related work experience in accounting, auditing, finance, and/or budgeting.
• Alternatively, any combination of education and/or experience totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; all terms/conditions of that agreement apply.