Investigative Audit Services - Sr Auditor 1

About the role

The LLA is seeking individuals to fill Senior Auditor vacancies in our Investigative Audit Section. Our Investigative Senior Auditors are skilled professionals with a strong knowledge of accounting practices and investigative methods. In addition, Investigative Senior Auditors are expected to possess leadership skills, sound professional judgment, as well as advanced communication and organizational skills. Our Investigative Senior Auditors also work independently on assignments and receive direct supervision from the Investigative Audit Managers and/or the Executive Counsel/Assistant Legislative Auditor for Investigations.

Responsibilities

• Generally investigate complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds and resources.
• May be assigned other projects or duties, such as appointee background checks or temporary work assignments to another service area within the LLA.
• Prepare work papers, including reports of interview, in a timely and accurate manner according to established practices.
• Document the source of all evidence at the time it is obtained.
• Take and document complaints of fraud, waste and abuse by phone from the general public for inclusion in the complaint database.
• Conduct effective interviews of auditees.
• Understand the topics to be discussed and conduct appropriate background.
• Build rapport with the interviewee using a tactful and professional demeanor.
• Understand the law as it relates to interviews and a person’s rights.
• Effectively lead or participate in team meetings.
• Inform AIC and/or Manager of relevant information and progression of investigation.
• Prepare draft findings based on work performed and evidence collected, describing the investigation, findings and recommendations sufficient to support legal proceedings.
• Testify at court proceedings and legislative hearings.
• Organize project plans and workflow logically and efficiently to meet deadlines and time budgets.
• Implement procedures throughout the project to effectively and efficiently address objectives and work plans.
• Research state, federal, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Review Attorney General Opinions and internal legal opinions.
• Identify the methods used by alleged fraudsters and quantify the damages caused to agencies and others; evaluate the root causes of internal control failures; and make recommendations to remedy those failures.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Use computer software efficiently to perform assignments.

Requirements

• Investigative Senior II Auditor: Three years of investigative auditing experience, OR Five years of professional level experience in a related field.
• Investigative Senior I Auditor: Two years of investigative auditing experience, OR Three years of professional level experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Possess a certification as a Certified Public Accountant, OR Possess an advanced degree from an accredited college or university with at least 15 semester hours of accounting.

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Sound professional judgment
• Advanced communication and organizational skills
• Independent work ability
• Effective interviewing skills
• Understanding of legal rights and procedures
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Computer software proficiency

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Deferred compensation plan
• State holidays
• Medical, life and dental insurance
• Flexible schedules and individual professional budgets for related certification or advanced degrees

Pay

• Investigative Senior II Auditor: Minimum starting salary of $76,230
• Investigative Senior I Auditor: Minimum starting salary of $64,150

Schedule

• Available to travel within Louisiana on short notice.
• Available to work overtime if necessary.