Chief Internal Auditor

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the Chief Internal Auditor position to report to the Secretary of the Department. Primary responsibility is to oversee the full range of the agency’s financial and operational internal and external audits to include: administrative investigations; inspections of legislative audits, agency records, fiscal accounting, business processes, financial reporting, internal control systems, risk management, performance, ensuring compliance with established fiscal policies and State laws, rules and regulations to safeguard and efficiently manage the Department’s resources and operations to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. Incumbent will coordinate agency’s audit response process, and provide technical assistance and advisory services to agency staff and audit customers; supervise lower level auditor; make recommendations for prompt, efficient, and effective resolutions to audit issues; serve as the liaison with the Legislative Auditors in performance and fiscal /compliance audits of agency; coordinate responses to discussion notes; draft audit reports; assist in obtaining documentation and information; coordinate various aspects of the audit process. Some statewide travel Candidates must possess working knowledge in the following areas: accepted auditing standards; theory and practices; government auditing standards; accounting principles and practices; business administration and management practices. In-depth knowledge and skill in planning and performing audits, analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents pertinent to an audit. Proven ability in determining compliance with or deviations from the provisions of statutes or contracts and in preparing accurate and concise audit work papers; excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication and analytical skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft, Google Suite or other relevant software.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit in auditing.
Six (6) years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.
Working knowledge in the following areas: accepted auditing standards; theory and practices; government auditing standards; accounting principles and practices; business administration and management practices.
In-depth knowledge and skill in planning and performing audits, analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents pertinent to an audit.
Proven ability in determining compliance with or deviations from the provisions of statutes or contracts and in preparing accurate and concise audit work papers
Excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication and analytical skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft, Google Suite or other relevant software.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in each of these areas: Participation in Maryland State government audit engagement.
Legislative Audits and follow-up reviews.
Supervision of staff.
CIA certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full range of the agency’s financial and operational internal and external audits to include: administrative investigations; inspections of legislative audits, agency records, fiscal accounting, business processes, financial reporting, internal control systems, risk management, performance, ensuring compliance with established fiscal policies and State laws, rules and regulations to safeguard and efficiently manage the Department’s resources and operations to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
Coordinate agency’s audit response process
Provide technical assistance and advisory services to agency staff and audit customers
Supervise lower level auditor
Make recommendations for prompt, efficient, and effective resolutions to audit issues
Serve as the liaison with the Legislative Auditors in performance and fiscal /compliance audits of agency
Coordinate responses to discussion notes
Draft audit reports
Assist in obtaining documentation and information
Coordinate various aspects of the audit process