What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor-Internal position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
This is a full time position located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
About This Position
This position serves as chief auditor for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor (OLG) and Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism (DCRT). The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Secretary of the department.
Required
This job requires the incumbent be experienced and knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and be capable of independently applying these standards. An up to date CPA or CIA is required for this position. Activities include determining if:
15% - Using a Risk Base 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.
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 Office of Management and Finance (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.
10% - Provides a tracking system to follow-up on all findings on Internal and external audits. Provides guidance to Directors while they implement procedures to resolve the deficiency and determine the adequacy of resolve action taken.
5% - Monitors audit-related legislation and advises Deputy Secretary and legislative coordinator during legislative process.
5% - Serves as the department's liaison with external auditors.
5% - Conducts internal investigations concerning activities of employees and contractors as directed by Deputy Secretary. Performs special reviews for fraud, follow-up on allegations, and coordination of activities with law enforcement when necessary.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “ Apply ” link 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.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3 rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-8202
pwallace@crt.la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six 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 three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
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 three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus 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; OR
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To serve as the head auditor for an internal audit program.
Level Of Work
Program Manager.
Supervision Received
Typically from the head of agency or his/her designee.
Supervision Exercised
Project and functional over agency personnel as needed to fulfill the internal audit mission.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Auditor 4 by the presence of having full responsibility for managing the internal auditing program of a department.
Differs from Audit Manager by the absence of management duties over an audit division comprised of multiple subordinates.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Manages all aspects of an agency's internal audit program, including developing an internal audit charter, the annual assessment of risks, and annual audit plans.
On a continuing basis, evaluates internal control structures to include data processing controls, both general and application.
Provide a tracking system to follow-up on all findings of internal and external audits.
May perform performance, compliance, and operational audits of agency programs. Performs validity and accuracy tests of agency performance measures.
Interprets laws, rules, and regulations which will impact the audit program at an agency and ensure agency compliance with all mandated changes.
This is a full time position located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
About This Position
This position serves as chief auditor for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor (OLG) and Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism (DCRT). The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Secretary of the department.
Required
This job requires the incumbent be experienced and knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and be capable of independently applying these standards. An up to date CPA or CIA is required for this position. Activities include determining if:
- program operations are effective and desired results and objectives are being achieved,
- policies and procedures are adequate and conform to applicable laws and regulations,
- resources are fully accounted for, adequately safeguarded, managed, and used in an economical and efficient manner,
- cash management practices and financial operations are properly conducted, and
- appropriate internal accounting and administrative controls have been established and effectively implemented.
15% - Using a Risk Base 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.
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 Office of Management and Finance (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.
10% - Provides a tracking system to follow-up on all findings on Internal and external audits. Provides guidance to Directors while they implement procedures to resolve the deficiency and determine the adequacy of resolve action taken.
5% - Monitors audit-related legislation and advises Deputy Secretary and legislative coordinator during legislative process.
5% - Serves as the department's liaison with external auditors.
5% - Conducts internal investigations concerning activities of employees and contractors as directed by Deputy Secretary. Performs special reviews for fraud, follow-up on allegations, and coordination of activities with law enforcement when necessary.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “ Apply ” link 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.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3 rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-8202
pwallace@crt.la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six 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 three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
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 three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus 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; OR
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To serve as the head auditor for an internal audit program.
Level Of Work
Program Manager.
Supervision Received
Typically from the head of agency or his/her designee.
Supervision Exercised
Project and functional over agency personnel as needed to fulfill the internal audit mission.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Auditor 4 by the presence of having full responsibility for managing the internal auditing program of a department.
Differs from Audit Manager by the absence of management duties over an audit division comprised of multiple subordinates.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Manages all aspects of an agency's internal audit program, including developing an internal audit charter, the annual assessment of risks, and annual audit plans.
On a continuing basis, evaluates internal control structures to include data processing controls, both general and application.
Provide a tracking system to follow-up on all findings of internal and external audits.
May perform performance, compliance, and operational audits of agency programs. Performs validity and accuracy tests of agency performance measures.
Interprets laws, rules, and regulations which will impact the audit program at an agency and ensure agency compliance with all mandated changes.
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