Internal Auditor

Advertisement Closes

4/29/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-02537

Internal Auditor

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$3,845.56 - $5,768.44 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Click here for more details on state employment.

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

Location

1260 Louisville Road

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking a Internal Auditor for the Division of Internal Audit. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the daily administration of three state administered retirement systems with nearly $25 billion in combined assets. These systems have a membership of approximately 433,000 state and local government employees in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including state employees, state police officers, city and county employees, as well as non-teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities.

This position performs professional internal auditing duties in relation to various activities of KPPA to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, administrative regulations, and prescribed policies and procedures as well as ensures controls are established to ensure effective and efficient business operations. Directs and instructs less experienced staff as necessary. Makes oral and written presentations to management, the Audit Committee, and other Trustees.

KPPA offers great benefits for full-time employees including affordable health, dental and vision insurance with an optional health reimbursement account, wellness incentive program, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, employee discounts, training and career development opportunities, optional deferred compensation program (401k/457k), flexible work schedules, ample parking, and a walkable campus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducting complex, risk-based internal audits.
• Performing comprehensive analysis and review of agency internal controls.
• Analyzing testing results, identifing exceptions, and developing recommendations.
• Presenting results of audits to KPPA management and Board of Trustees.

Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Communication - must be able to clearly and consisely convey information via written reports as well as verbally and non-verbally. Must be an active listener.
• Leadership - ability to create a suportive and motivating work environment.
• Project Management - must be able to oversee multiple projects with similar priorty levels and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Capability to make public presentations.
• Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of professional auditing experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Certification as Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor will substitute for the required education and two years of the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kimberly Leet at ....

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D