State of Louisiana
Audit Director 1
State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
LOCATION, POSITION, AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:
This position is located within the
Office of the Secretary
at the
Capitol Annex Building
in
Baton Rouge, LA . This vacancy will be filled using the general option. This position serves as Chief Audit Executive for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The Audit Executive reports directly to the Lt. Governor and his designee. The position serves as the department's chief auditor and has the full responsibility for managing all aspects of the department's audit program. This job requires the incumbent to be experienced and knowledgeable of the Global Internal Audit Standards as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and is responsible for managing the internal audit function in accordance with the internal audit charter and the Standards. This responsibility includes strategic planning, obtaining and deploying resources, building relationships, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring and enhancing the performance of the internal audit function. An up-to-date CPA or CIA is required for this position. This position helps the department accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Activities include determining if 1) program operations are effective and desired results and objectives are being achieved, 2) policies and procedures are adequate and conform to applicable laws and regulations, 3) resources are fully accounted for, adequately safeguarded, managed and used in an economical and efficient manner, 4) cash management practices and financial operations are properly conducted, and 5) appropriate internal accounting and administrative controls have been established and effectively implemented. APPLICATION INFORMATION: 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. No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. *
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Troi Johnson, Human Resources Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism 1051 N. 3rd St Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fax: (225) 342-7928 tjohnson@crt.la.gov MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight 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 five years of experience in accounting or auditing; 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 five years of experience in accounting or auditing; A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus five years of experience in accounting or auditing; A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation plus five years of experience in accounting or auditing; An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus four years of experience in accounting or auditing; 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. FUNCTION OF WORK: To direct an audit division to ensure the proper accountability of public funds. LEVEL OF WORK: Administrator. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Typically from a higher level executive. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Broad over professional auditing staff. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all state agencies. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Audit Manager by the presence of administering all activities of an audit division. Differs from other Audit Directors by the scope and complexity of programs managed along with the size and composition of subordinate staff. EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Develops and enforces audit standards, policies, and procedures for agency. Serves as chief auditor of agency. Interprets laws, rules, and regulations which will impact audit programs at agency and ensure agency compliance with all mandated changes. Meets with audit division staff members and representatives of agency program involved and the audited entity to informally discuss problems with audits and to attempt to resolve discrepancies which otherwise would lead to punitive action being taken up to and including disbarment from the program or to prosecution. Advises higher-level agency administrators or the Board of Trustees of management problems uncovered by financial, operational, and compliance type audits within the program and makes recommendations for solutions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 40% Develops and executes a comprehensive audit function that is responsive to the operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks facing the department. Plans, coordinates and conducts all internal audits of the activities of the department. Provides the Lt. Governor with reports of individual audits and periodic summaries of findings and recommendations. Initiates special audits and performs studies to provide assistance to management in solving problems. Manages all administrative aspects of the internal audit program, including developing an internal audit charter. Using a risk-based assessment of all divisions, prepares an annual audit plan for the department. Develops audit policies, procedures and standards by which to conduct audits. Provides a structural and consistent approach to resolving audit findings. Manages and analyzes the progress of audit plans, plan revisions, and year-end status reports of audit activities and provides updates to the Lt. Governor. 30% Builds, leads, and manages a high-performing audit team, providing coaching, training, and professional development opportunities. Supervises and reviews the work of staff auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance with auditing standards. Manages resource allocation to ensure audits are executed efficiently and effectively according to professional standards. 15% Reviews the effectiveness of internal controls in safeguarding assets, achieving efficiency and economy in operations, obtaining compliance with state and federal regulations and achieving desired results. Reviews policies and procedures of all DCRT agencies, including OMF, to determine adequacy and consistency with state and federal laws. Interprets rules, regulations and statutes for applicability to operations of the department's program. Provides a tracking system to follow-up on all findings of internal and external audits. Provides guidance to Directors while they implement procedures to resolve the deficiency and determine the adequacy of actions taken. Monitors implementation of audit recommendations and provides follow-up on management's corrective actions. 5% Serves as the department's liaison with external auditors. Coordinates audit planning and other internal auditing activities with external auditors. Monitors audit-related legislation and advises the Lt. Governor and legislative coordinator during the legislative process. 5% Conducts internal investigations concerning activities of employees and contractors as directed by the Lt. Governor. Performs special reviews for fraud, follow-up on allegations, and coordination of activities with law enforcement when necessary. 5% Other duties as assigned.
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Office of the Secretary
at the
Capitol Annex Building
in
Baton Rouge, LA . This vacancy will be filled using the general option. This position serves as Chief Audit Executive for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The Audit Executive reports directly to the Lt. Governor and his designee. The position serves as the department's chief auditor and has the full responsibility for managing all aspects of the department's audit program. This job requires the incumbent to be experienced and knowledgeable of the Global Internal Audit Standards as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and is responsible for managing the internal audit function in accordance with the internal audit charter and the Standards. This responsibility includes strategic planning, obtaining and deploying resources, building relationships, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring and enhancing the performance of the internal audit function. An up-to-date CPA or CIA is required for this position. This position helps the department accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Activities include determining if 1) program operations are effective and desired results and objectives are being achieved, 2) policies and procedures are adequate and conform to applicable laws and regulations, 3) resources are fully accounted for, adequately safeguarded, managed and used in an economical and efficient manner, 4) cash management practices and financial operations are properly conducted, and 5) appropriate internal accounting and administrative controls have been established and effectively implemented. APPLICATION INFORMATION: 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. No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. *
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Troi Johnson, Human Resources Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism 1051 N. 3rd St Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fax: (225) 342-7928 tjohnson@crt.la.gov MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight 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 five years of experience in accounting or auditing; 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 five years of experience in accounting or auditing; A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus five years of experience in accounting or auditing; A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation plus five years of experience in accounting or auditing; An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus four years of experience in accounting or auditing; 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. FUNCTION OF WORK: To direct an audit division to ensure the proper accountability of public funds. LEVEL OF WORK: Administrator. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Typically from a higher level executive. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Broad over professional auditing staff. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all state agencies. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Audit Manager by the presence of administering all activities of an audit division. Differs from other Audit Directors by the scope and complexity of programs managed along with the size and composition of subordinate staff. EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Develops and enforces audit standards, policies, and procedures for agency. Serves as chief auditor of agency. Interprets laws, rules, and regulations which will impact audit programs at agency and ensure agency compliance with all mandated changes. Meets with audit division staff members and representatives of agency program involved and the audited entity to informally discuss problems with audits and to attempt to resolve discrepancies which otherwise would lead to punitive action being taken up to and including disbarment from the program or to prosecution. Advises higher-level agency administrators or the Board of Trustees of management problems uncovered by financial, operational, and compliance type audits within the program and makes recommendations for solutions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 40% Develops and executes a comprehensive audit function that is responsive to the operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks facing the department. Plans, coordinates and conducts all internal audits of the activities of the department. Provides the Lt. Governor with reports of individual audits and periodic summaries of findings and recommendations. Initiates special audits and performs studies to provide assistance to management in solving problems. Manages all administrative aspects of the internal audit program, including developing an internal audit charter. Using a risk-based assessment of all divisions, prepares an annual audit plan for the department. Develops audit policies, procedures and standards by which to conduct audits. Provides a structural and consistent approach to resolving audit findings. Manages and analyzes the progress of audit plans, plan revisions, and year-end status reports of audit activities and provides updates to the Lt. Governor. 30% Builds, leads, and manages a high-performing audit team, providing coaching, training, and professional development opportunities. Supervises and reviews the work of staff auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance with auditing standards. Manages resource allocation to ensure audits are executed efficiently and effectively according to professional standards. 15% Reviews the effectiveness of internal controls in safeguarding assets, achieving efficiency and economy in operations, obtaining compliance with state and federal regulations and achieving desired results. Reviews policies and procedures of all DCRT agencies, including OMF, to determine adequacy and consistency with state and federal laws. Interprets rules, regulations and statutes for applicability to operations of the department's program. Provides a tracking system to follow-up on all findings of internal and external audits. Provides guidance to Directors while they implement procedures to resolve the deficiency and determine the adequacy of actions taken. Monitors implementation of audit recommendations and provides follow-up on management's corrective actions. 5% Serves as the department's liaison with external auditors. Coordinates audit planning and other internal auditing activities with external auditors. Monitors audit-related legislation and advises the Lt. Governor and legislative coordinator during the legislative process. 5% Conducts internal investigations concerning activities of employees and contractors as directed by the Lt. Governor. Performs special reviews for fraud, follow-up on allegations, and coordination of activities with law enforcement when necessary. 5% Other duties as assigned.
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