What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager - Financial Division position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the "To Apply" section for directions on how to apply for this position.
Please follow instructions in the "To Apply" section for directions on how to apply for this position. The Office of Auditor of State's mission is to serve as the Taxpayers' Watchdog and our work is to help ensure government officials use taxpayer dollars for the intended purposes to benefit the public.
The Office of Auditor of State (AOS) is the Post-Audit agency of the State of Iowa with overall responsibility for the financial and compliance audits of state and local governmental units. These include state agencies, institutions and universities, and counties, cities and school districts. Work is performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, established by the U.S. General Accounting Office, which includes generally accepted auditing standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
The duties of an Audit Manager include overseeing multiple audit engagements simultaneously. Plans and organizes work, assigns and delegates work responsibilities, and integrates and maximizes work resources; maintains and improves quality, work methods and procedures. Audit managers define the audit scope and review and approve audit plans, audit programs, budgeted audit time and target dates.
Audit managers also review audit work to ensure compliance with professional standards and perform any other duties assigned. The minimum qualification requirements are a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certificate, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in auditing, accounting or finance.
Beyond the minimum qualifications, all auditors are expected to exhibit a positive, professional demeanor, demonstrate good communication skills and possess the ability to work well with people.
Desired Qualifications/skills Include
Continuing professional development is required and is achieved through on-the-job training, in-house training programs and outside training courses and seminars. We also encourage staff members to be active participants of the accounting profession, and promote membership and participation in professional organizations.
Limited travel is periodically required. Time spent traveling and away from home varies according to each individual audit assignment. Reimbursement for transportation, meal and lodging expenses will be provided according to state guidelines. It is the policy of the Office of Auditor of State to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance, possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certificate, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in auditing, accounting, or finance.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the "To Apply" section for directions on how to apply for this position.
Please follow instructions in the "To Apply" section for directions on how to apply for this position. The Office of Auditor of State's mission is to serve as the Taxpayers' Watchdog and our work is to help ensure government officials use taxpayer dollars for the intended purposes to benefit the public.
The Office of Auditor of State (AOS) is the Post-Audit agency of the State of Iowa with overall responsibility for the financial and compliance audits of state and local governmental units. These include state agencies, institutions and universities, and counties, cities and school districts. Work is performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, established by the U.S. General Accounting Office, which includes generally accepted auditing standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
The duties of an Audit Manager include overseeing multiple audit engagements simultaneously. Plans and organizes work, assigns and delegates work responsibilities, and integrates and maximizes work resources; maintains and improves quality, work methods and procedures. Audit managers define the audit scope and review and approve audit plans, audit programs, budgeted audit time and target dates.
Audit managers also review audit work to ensure compliance with professional standards and perform any other duties assigned. The minimum qualification requirements are a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certificate, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in auditing, accounting or finance.
Beyond the minimum qualifications, all auditors are expected to exhibit a positive, professional demeanor, demonstrate good communication skills and possess the ability to work well with people.
Desired Qualifications/skills Include
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility, initiative and good problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to plan and organize work to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Continuing professional development is required and is achieved through on-the-job training, in-house training programs and outside training courses and seminars. We also encourage staff members to be active participants of the accounting profession, and promote membership and participation in professional organizations.
Limited travel is periodically required. Time spent traveling and away from home varies according to each individual audit assignment. Reimbursement for transportation, meal and lodging expenses will be provided according to state guidelines. It is the policy of the Office of Auditor of State to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance, possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certificate, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in auditing, accounting, or finance.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
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