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The Illinois Tollway is hiring for an Internal Auditor. The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and policies of all functions of the Illinois Tollway and to determine whether Tollway policies, State, and Federal regulations are appropriately followed. The Internal Auditor performs procedures to provide assurance to Tollway management on financial, operational, administrative, and compliance internal controls. The Internal Auditor also performs consulting services as directed by Internal Audit management.
In addition to the Illinois Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act (FCIAA), the Internal Auditor must be knowledgeable of and comply with the requirements of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
The incumbent must have a basic understanding of auditing /accounting standards and principles, best practices theories and techniques, internal auditing and internal controls, information systems operations and practices, management principles and techniques, general accounting or engineering systems, and/or the regulations governing its operation. The incumbent must also have the ability to furnish management with analyses, appraisals, recommendations, and the pertinent facts concerning activities reviewed. The Internal Auditor must establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and outside organizations/individuals and be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Internal Audit is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the internal and project control functions in accordance with Tollway policies and procedures utilizing the highest ethical and professional standards. The department serves as a managerial control to measure and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s internal control environment. The Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) works closely with the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Executive Director, and senior management discussing work plans and advising on the status of reviews and results achieved. Unit parameters permit considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and compliance with professional standards of accounting, auditing, government, and other business practices.
Internal Audit must assess the adequacy and accuracy of internal controls and must also determine if aspects of the operations are being performed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
Salary range is $65,000 – $75,000. They offer a nice benefits package. For benefits details, click on the benefits tab on job listing.