Internal Audit Supervisor
About The Position
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Contract Audit Branch is seeking an Internal Audit Supervisor to lead professional auditors conducting audits of contracts between the Cabinet and outside entities. Audits are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS). The position is based in Frankfort, Kentucky, and duties are performed in an office setting, with occasional travel to audit sites. The supervisor is responsible for the performance and quality of assigned auditors’ work, including reviewing workpapers, ensuring audit programs are complete, and preparing or overseeing audit reports. The role also monitors audit progress, supports completion of the audit plan and assignment of staff, performs complex or high-profile audits, provides technical guidance and training, evaluates staff performance, and keeps management informed of audit status. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and ineligible for overtime pay. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The role has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided by KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours in accounting.
- Four years of professional auditing or internal auditing experience.
- Maintain a driver’s license.
- Spend a major portion of work time using a computer and frequently communicate in person or through other technology.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- A master’s degree in accounting may substitute for the education requirement and one year of required experience.
- A master’s degree in business administration or a related field may substitute for one year of required experience.
- Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant may substitute for the required education and two years of required experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in internal auditing in state government.
- Experience with Government Auditing Standards performance audits.
- Leadership and supervisory experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- Experience with TeamMate+ or electronic workpaper systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall audit performance of assigned auditors.
- Review audit staff workpapers for accuracy and relevance and confirm audit programs have been adequately completed.
- Prepare and/or oversee preparation of audit reports.
- Monitor audit and staff progress to ensure audit programs are complete and work products meet quality standards.
- Assist the Audit Manager in ensuring the audit plan is complete and in making auditor assignments.
- Ensure audit staff assignments maximize productivity.
- Perform complex and high-profile audits.
- Provide technical assistance and audit direction to audit staff.
- Keep the Audit Manager and higher management informed of audit status and provide advice as needed.
- Coordinate and provide training to auditors.
- Attend meetings and training sessions to stay current on audit standards.
- Travel when needed.
- Provide on-the-job training and evaluate audit staff performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance with optional dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Steady paycheck.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
