AUDITOR--INTERNAL
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AUDITOR--INTERNAL
Salary
$5,751.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
224519
Department
SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Opening Date
08/06/2026
Closing Date
8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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About this Job
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes.
We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
The Internal Auditor serves as the agency's independent assurance and advisory professional responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance activities. The position develops and administers the agency's internal audit program by conducting operational, financial, compliance, and performance audits; assessing organizational risks; identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency; and providing objective recommendations to management and the Board. The Internal Auditor also conducts special reviews and investigations, monitors corrective actions, and promotes accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources while maintaining the independence and objectivity essential to the internal audit function.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree plus a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=161750) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Act as liaison to external auditors and, where applicable, coordinate audit plans.
Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit program for evaluating internal controls established over all agency activities.
Review the levee districts under SLFPA-E at appropriate intervals to determine whether they are efficiently and effectively carrying out their planning, organizing, directing, and controlling functions in accordance with management instructions, policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Participate in the planning, design, development, implementation, and operation of major computer-based systems to determine whether adequate controls are incorporated, thorough system testing is performed at appropriate stages, system documentation is complete and accurate, and the needs of user organizations are met.
Appraise the adequacy of management's action to correct reported deficient conditions; accept adequate corrective action and continue reviews with appropriate management personnel when action is considered inadequate until satisfactory resolution is achieved.
Report audit results, conclusions, opinions, and recommendations to members of management who should be informed or who are responsible for taking corrective action.
Review historical and active labor, professional service, construction, and other agency contracts for irregularities, conflicts of interest, inadequate documentation, noncompliance, or control weaknesses and recommend corrective action, cancellation, modification, renegotiation, recovery, or referral when appropriate.
Review procurement and contract-payment processes for transparency, appropriate approvals, conflict-of-interest disclosures, supporting documentation, and adherence to applicable public procurement laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Perform other audit-related or compliance-related duties as assigned by the Board President, provided such duties do not impair the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This appointment @type can be filled as Probationary, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualification and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply"link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
ResumesWILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Sage Celestin
SE LA Flood Protection Authority -E
scelestin@slfpae.gov
504-286-3112
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the @type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Do you possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation?
Yes
No
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If you selected an option above that includes a professional certification, please provide the following details: Certification @type Certification number Issue date Expiration date If not applicable, enter "N/A."
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Do you possess twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems?
Yes
No
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If you indicated that you have completed 24 semester hours in accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, and/or information systems, please list each course using the format below: Course acronym and number - Course title - Credit hours - Institution Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 credit hours - LSU If not applicable, enter "N/A."
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State of Louisiana
Address
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Phone
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Website
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