INTERNAL AUDITOR LEAD

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Rd

Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

This position functions at a Lead level of work; it conducts finance, compliance, economy, and efficiency, KPI performance and program audits of DPSCS incarcerated individuals medical, mental health, pharmacy, and dental contracts. The majority of these audits use data analytics to validate contract performance. Access database is used as to perform the audits. A working knowledge of SQL is essential. The type of audits regularly include verification for correctness of contractors' billings to determine compliance with the provisions of the DPSCS Incarcerated Individuals Medical, Mental Health, Dental, and Pharmacy Contracts. This position also reviews the work of junior-level auditors within the unit and provides supervision in the absence of the supervisor.

Duties Include :

• Scheduling, assigning, and reviewing the work of junior level internal auditors who conduct financial compliance, economy, and efficiency, KPI performance and program audits. Provide advice, guidance, and direction to junior level internal auditors concerning unusual findings; assists the internal auditor supervisor to plan the audit programs by determining the areas to be audited, the objectives, and the scope of the audits. In planning and conducting the audits, determine the major financial-related areas of operations based on assessments of significance and risk. In the performance of audit tests, identify material exceptions to generally accepted accounting principles material noncompliance with vendor contracts, applicable laws, regulations, and procedures. This also includes the verification of the findings cited in the Office of Legislative Audits reports, and determining the effectiveness of corrective actions taken by the management of DPSCS.
• Assist the medical internal audit unit (MIAU) supervisor in the training and development of junior auditors, such as auditor trainees, auditor I, and auditor II level staff in areas of fiscal compliance and generally accepted government auditing standards (Yellow Book). These standards require that the MIAU plan and perform the audits to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to provide a reasonable basis for the findings and conclusions based on the audit objectives.
• Performs lead reviews of incarcerated individuals medical, mental health, dental, and pharmacy contracts. Using data analytics (Access and Excel) to validate key performance indicators associated with outsourced services as a method to plan, prepare, and finalize working papers to document audit findings as required or as indicated in the formal audit program. Drafts and augments accounting / audit procedures for unusual or specialized assignments, conducts investigations of accounting procedures in order to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommends improvements to correct deficiencies in time to meet required deadlines. Schedules and develops audit verification programs such as work plans of assigned projects to include the sampling methods, and procedures necessary to interpret the findings. Prepare audit reports to include audit findings and recommendations to determine contract performance.
• Determine the most suitable presentation of complex fiscal compliance data and prepare special statements, reports, diagrams, and schedules explaining such data. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : A Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience : Four years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.

Notes :

1. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience

3. Candidates may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Possession of a CPA, CIA, or CISA (upload at time of application).

2 years of experience reviewing the work of junior level auditors.

One (1) year experience creating, programming, and using Microsoft Access.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including : health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to oluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division.

Oluwakemi Oyesile

oluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.