Internal Auditor

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION•Jefferson City, MO

1d•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 in positions demonstrating a knowledge and application of auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles and practices, business practices and statistical analysis, audit management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with electronic auditing software (ACL) and other data mining preferred.
A Master’s Degree in an applicable field and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license is preferred. Experience in forensic accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct complex financial, management, programmatic, 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. Audits may include internal operations and/or or external contracts/organizations. Audit activities may include evaluation of financial records, operational controls, compliance with program policies and procedures, program performance, and state and federal laws and regulations.
Prepare reports and findings and makes recommendations for improvement and corrections.
Develop and administer the Department’s overall audit program including reporting at Conservation Commission meetings. Consult with Department employees and/or individuals outside the agency regarding questions or concerns with audit results.
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 as required by audit findings.
On a monthly basis, run reports of persons who are eligible to have their hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges revoked due to an accumulation of points associated with wildlife code violations. Oversee process to notify such individuals of their right to a hearing prior to revocation. For the individuals that request an informal hearing, sit on the three-person informal hearing panel, and preside over the hearing. Prior to each Commission meeting, prepare recommendations to the Commission regarding those individuals who are being recommended for permit privilege revocation.
Serve as the Department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and track and assist with processing ADA grievances and requests for accommodations. Duties also include coordinating ADA-related policies and coordinating training of staff by outside experts as needed.
Ensure compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for the Department.
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.
Serve on the Department's Hunting Incident Review Committee.
Attend Commission Executive Sessions and meetings to discuss audit findings and revocations associated with hunting, fishing, and trapping wildlife code violations.