For more than a half-century the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) has provided retirement health insurance and long term disability benefits to employees of the state counties municipalities universities community colleges school districts and other political entities. We are a top performing benefit plan administrator with a solid reputation and sustainable plan design. Our organizational culture is based on the following principles; Professionalism Results Improvement Diversity and Excellence. We believe in delivering service with PRIDE. Check out our webpage to learn more about the ASRS.

Address: 3300 N. Central Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85012

Grade: 22

Closing Date: July 14 2025.

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps ASRS excel The Internal Audit Division strengthens the governance risk and control process and provides assurance advisory and other value-added services to ASRS.

This position is responsible for work that ranges from routine to moderately complex. It may include sensitive and/or confidential information. Its primary focus is to provide assurance services to functional areas of the ASRS. This position will be responsible for performing risk-based audits of ASRS operational environment as well as other assurance and assessment activities as required. Additionally the position may perform compliance audits of our employer members to provide assurance that they and we are in compliance with applicable statutes administrative rules policies and procedures.

The general principles that this position will enjoin are to:
Proactively implement internal audit engagements;
Exercise good judgment and effective diplomatic and negotiation skills when engaging with agency managers and peers;
Participate in audit planning and special projects;
Help ASRS management balance their agency strategy with appropriate risk management and internal control mitigation strategies;
Contribute to the implementation and communication of Internal Audits missions goals and strategies; and
Interact with legal counsel external consultants and internal risk management groups as required.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Possess some institutional knowledge of the ASRS pension plan processes applicable state statutes administrative rules policies and procedures
Relevant audit industry standards: IIA/IPPF COSO frameworks and related principles
Familiarity with governance risk and control concepts and evaluating and testing internal controls
Effective oral written and interpersonal communication skills
Critical thinking creative problem-solving and analytical skills
Microsoft Office skills (Excel and Word)
Data analytics usage in internal audit engagements
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Exceptional collaboration skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to conduct research compile data and present results in an effective manner
Identify areas for improvement within the agency
Work independently and in a team environment
Function in a data-centric environment

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of audit experience and a bachelors degree in accounting management or other a related field. Have or are in the process of obtaining a relevant professional certification like CPA CIA CISA or CFE.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Candidates selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Robust and affordable insurance plans (medical dental life short-term and long-term disability options)
Tuition/Professional Certification monetary assistance
A top-ranked retirement program
10 paid holidays per year
Accrued vacation and sick days
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Work-life balance supported by flexible work hours telework and Monday thru Friday work weeks
The opportunity to participate in deferred compensation credit union membership and a wellness program
Rewarding work that benefits the people of Arizona
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
Opportunity for goal-based and spot incentives
Free covered parking

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page: selected for hire are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System pension plan.