Audit Director 2
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About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical preventive and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
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The Audit Director plans directs and develops the departments internal audit function including developing and enforcing audit standards policies and procedures. The Director also plans assigns and executes audits and reviews of department operations according to established Audit Plans in order to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls. The selected candidate will make recommendations for improving efficiency of personnel and operations and for strengthening internal controls.
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; OR
A bachelors 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; OR
A bachelors degree in accounting auditing finance business administration management economics information systems quantitative methods or statistics plus five years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
A bachelors degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation plus five 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 four years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
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.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Internal Audits:
- Plans and performs risk assessments of department operations and develops appropriate annual and long-range audit work plans.
- Supervises assigned audit staff members. Assigns audit duties to staff. Monitors assigned auditors to ensure that audits projects and investigations are carried out as designed are technically sound and are on schedule. Reviews audit work-papers and supporting documentation prepared by staff for accuracy and conformance to Internal Audit Sections policies and procedures.
- Reviews regularly and updates as needed the departments Internal Audit Section charter.
External Audits:
- Coordinates audits conducted by external auditors and assists department personnel in responding to external audit reports.
- Assists external auditors in securing information and routes audit findings to appropriate personnel for responses.
General Audit Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advises higher-level department executives and administrators of issues uncovered in internal audits reviews investigations and consulting services and makes recommendations for solutions.
- Interprets audit standards laws and regulations as they pertain to audits for applicability to operations of LDH. Provides technical assistance to agencies being audited.
- Acts as contract monitor for projects contracted to outside parties by the Internal Audit Section.
- Provides orientation and training opportunities to staff auditors.
- Coordinates NVRA reporting responsibilities for department.
- Other duties as assigned
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of the Secretary / Internal Audit / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type:Probationary Appointment
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LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply: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 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.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Deanda Thymes
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818Baton Rouge LA 70821
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
