Conservation Internal Auditor

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Jefferson City, MO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate and conduct complex financial, management and operational audits of Department activities and business practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or closely related field.
• At least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional experience in positions demonstrating a knowledge and application of auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles and practices, business practices and statistical analysis, audit management.
• Proficiency with electronic auditing software (ACL) and other data mining preferred.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s Degree in an applicable field and/or a CPA or CIA license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct complex financial, management and operational audits of Department activities and business practices by verifying and examining accounting records, statements, invoices, policies, procedures, laws and other statistical information, and recommends appropriate corrective action for identified problems.
• Prepare reports and findings and makes recommendations for improvement and corrections.
• Develop and administer the Department’s overall audit program. Consult with Department employees and/or individuals outside the agency regarding questions or concerns with audit results.
• Review and approve all responses to the sunshine law requests that are received by the Department, ensuring the response is timely and responsive to the request while ensuring confidential information is kept confidential.
• Prepare Commission actions and correspondence for Director’s signature.
• Review draft legislation, proposed regulation changes, reports and professional journals to keep informed on developing issues affecting Department and State resources.
• Coordinate the hiring or contracting of independent audit resources.
• Recommend modifications or creation of Department policies, procedures and practices.
• Serve as primary Department contact with the State Auditor’s Office.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and/or participate in Department and multi-Division efforts including internal task forces, committees, planning efforts and meetings.
• Determine, on a monthly basis, the individuals that have accumulated enough points in wildlife code violations that could result in suspension of one or move of hunting, trapping, or fishing privileges. For the individuals that request an informal hearing, sit on the three person informal hearing panel, preside over the hearing, and make a recommendation to the Commission regarding the person's privileges.
• Ensure compliance with the Workforce Diversity Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for the Department.
• Attend Commission Executive Sessions and meetings to discuss audit findings and revocations associated with hunting, fishing, and trapping wildlife code violations.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave and (13) paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Professional employee development and training
• Clothing allowance
• State retirement plan
• Employee Credit Union
• Deferred compensation saving and investment plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Cafeteria program
• Paid life insurance
• Paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• State Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees