Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Internal Audit Department is seeking enthusiastic candidates for a staff internal auditor vacancy (Staff Services Management Auditor). A staff internal auditor is responsible for assisting an Auditor-In-Charge in conducting audits of various business operations within the State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund).

A staff internal auditor assists in conducting financial, compliance and performance audits, data analytics, to ensure that resources are being properly expended and managed in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, corporate policies and applicable audit standards. Staff internal auditors examine the organization's operations and internal and management controls, review organization policies and procedures, appraise performance and accomplishments in the execution of plans and objectives, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and operations in terms of the resources available to the department being audited.

This is an entry level position for auditing at State Fund that provides promotional opportunities, commitment to training, and support to obtain professional certifications. Willingness to travel and work away from headquarters is necessary.

The Internal Audit Department is independent and reports directly to the State Fund Board of Directors on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems, process efficiencies, and overall quality of performance.

The successful candidate should possess the following knowledge in the areas of:

• Root cause analysis and critical thinking

• Analyzing data collection to make determinations and reach sound conclusions.

• Ensuring data collected for a project is sufficient, accurate, reliable, and relevant.

• Prioritizing workload effectively to ensure projects/assignments are completed on time.

• Writing reports or other detailed work papers to explain the results.

• Making recommendations or providing analysis to various entities (e.g. management, business partners).

• Preparing effective audit work papers

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Team player committed to working together as a team.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or Model Audit Rule (MAR) Experience.

• CPA Firm Auditing Experience.

• General knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

• Holds a professional certification or willing to pursue professional certifications (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor [CIA], Certified Public Accountant [CPA], Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE),etc.)

• Possesses a solid understanding of insurance industry best practices, operating processes, risk and controls, and regulations.

• Skilled in Data Analytics (Excel, Power Query, and/or Power BI) or Statistics

Minimum qualifications for this classification include equivalent to graduation from college preferably with a major in accounting, business administration, public administration, or economics and with a minimum of six semester units of accounting. Please attach a copy of your college transcript for education verification.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Special Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions

Dental, Vision

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Wellness and Recognition

Alternate Work Schedules

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Leadership Training

Mentoring Program

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please limit your response to 1 page.
  1. Describe in a brief paragraph to summarize why you are interested in Internal Auditing.
  2. Describe in a 2 nd paragraph to summarize why you are qualified for the position.
  3. Describe in a 3 rd paragraph to tell us whether you have any experience listed under Desirable Qualifications from our job posting.

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