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1/16/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

26-00033

Internal Auditor

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$3,845.56 - $5,347.28 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location

500 Mero Street, 3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky's current and future workforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.


The cabinet is seeking to fill an Internal Auditor position located within the Office of Policy and Audit.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts internal audits of cabinet programs to evaluate effectiveness, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and identify areas for improvement or concern.
• Performs comprehensive analysis and review of agency Internal Control policies, conducts interviews, and reviews programmatic data to determine the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the agency.
• Determines the degree of compliance with applicable federal and state laws, administrative regulations, and statements of policies and procedures.
• Determines the objective of the audit and scope of the proposed audit effort to ensure focused and effective evaluation of program operations.
• Develops an audit plan including resource requirements, and specific audit procedures to be performed.
• Identifies required sampling methods and specific tests to be performed along with the level of supporting documentation required.
• Identifies the key control points of the system being audited and evaluates the system's effectiveness.
• Prepares clear, concise audit reports, including findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations.
• Attends training and conducts research to stay familiar with auditing practices and technique, laws and regulations.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Works well in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.


This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.


For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or

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 Rebecca Rodgers Johnson at [email protected].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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