Review Vacancy
AgencyHuman Rights, Division of
TitleDirector of Internal Audit
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $108665 to $137319 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience.*
*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
Duties Description Reporting to the First Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Human Rights, the incumbent will be responsible for management of the Agency’s Internal Audit Program. Responsibilities will include conducting operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls; make written recommendation to leadership to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of the control systems of functions reviewed; perform special investigations as requested by the Commissioner; consult with leadership, managers and staff at all levels to promote good business practices; work collaboratively with Internal Control Officer and other pertinent staff to identify and address matters of risk and operational significance. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Plan and conduct audits to assess internal controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ensure work papers are adequately documented and audit evidence is sufficient. Prepare accurate audit reports for the Commissioner.
• Elicit information from knowledgeable internal/external sources about areas and functions to determine appropriate audit direction/methodology. Research all pertinent data (law, current issues, work papers, reports).
• Research and keep abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends, internal control policies and procedures and audit methodology.
• Develop annual Internal Audit Plan and submit to the Commissioner for review and approval.
• Act as the main contact for external auditors as appropriate. Assist in coordinating the Division’s response to audit findings and recommendations.
• Conduct periodic training workshops to promote awareness of internal controls and to discuss changes in policies and their impact on business processes.
• Participate in various committees or task forces geared to policy/procedure development and operational improvements.
• Position requires 15% travel
Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via e-mail at Info@goer.ny.gov
This position is eligible for $3,400 location pay.
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