Chief Internal Auditor

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: Chief Internal Auditor

Division: Internal Audit

Classification: Exempt

Location: Springfield

Salary: $ 120,000 -$140,000

Position Summary:

The position of Chief Internal Auditor is a 5-year appointment established by the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act, 30 ILCS 10/1001 et seq. It directs a comprehensive program of internal auditing activities within the Treasurer’s Office; examines and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls employed by management to direct its activities toward the accomplishment of its objectives in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Treasurer; authorized to have unrestricted access to all relevant agency personnel records, property, and documents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the direction of the Internal Audit program in conformance with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act and professional auditing standards, including the professional standards for consulting activities
• Manages an audit staff in the comprehensive examination and evaluation of fiscal operations, compliance, and information technology internal control areas that may be of a routine and/or complex nature
• Responsible for developing an annual audit plan using a risk-based approach that prioritizes available audit resources consistent with Office goals and objectives
• Provides the Treasurer, executive management, and managers with feedback on the areas reviewed through a comprehensive reporting process.
• Reviews and approves all proposed findings, recommendations, and audit reports prepared by internal audit staff
• Maintains a working knowledge of state government, state fiscal practices, and state statutes, rules and regulations, and professional auditing standards
• Maintains confidentiality of all information obtained and processed through the Internal Audit function
• Serves as the primary liaison for external audits and represents the Office on various Boards and committees
• Serves as a statutory member of the State Internal Audit Advisory Board (SIAAB)
• Performs other related duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the job duties of the position
  
  

Special Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing or the forthcoming Global Internal Audit Standards and how to apply those Standards in the conduct of the Division of Internal Audit
• Requires an ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate the accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of agency systems, policies, procedures, programs, and controls
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex and diverse information
  
  

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, or related field is required. Master’s Degree desired. Required to either (a) have certification as an Internal Auditor by examination or be a Certified Public Accountant and have at least 4 years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience; or, (b) have experience as an auditor with at least 5 years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience, preferably in a governmental entity. Additional auditing certifications (CIA, CISA, CFE, CGAP, etc.) desirable, but not required. OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities and meets statutory requirements of the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act.

Application Process:Please visithttps://illinoisstatetreasurer.applytojob.com/applyto apply by completing the online application, and uploading a resume and letter of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability.

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