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Deputy Director - Internal Audit
Illinois Secretary of StateSpringfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2024
💰 $90,000/yr
About the role
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Deputy Director - Internal Audit
Division: Executive Office
Union: N/A
Location: 501 S second St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary: Minimum salary $90,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits
Overview:
The Internal Audit Department is responsible for reviewing and testing accounting and financial activities to provide a continuing appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls. The Department provides informed and constructive analysis of existing and proposed procedural and operational functions by conducting its own audits as well as work with the Illinois Auditor General, its staff and contracted entities.
The duties of the Deputy Director consist of performing a wide variety of administrative functions, including coordinating and assisting with the direction of the programs governing the Internal Audit; assists in the conceptualization, development and implementation of policies and programs; reviews and recommends to the Chief Auditor the feasibility and implications of proposed policies and procedures; directs and conducts confidential complex audits and reviews the operations and functions of the Office of the Secretary of State, pursuant to the Internal Audit Plan, in compliance with the requirements of the Inspector General Management Directive System and in conformance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing; directs and coordinates the activities of auditors conducting reviews pertaining to expenditure related activities and management functions; prepares and reviews comprehensive audit reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Title: Deputy Director - Internal Audit
Division: Executive Office
Union: N/A
Location: 501 S second St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary: Minimum salary $90,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits
Overview:
The Internal Audit Department is responsible for reviewing and testing accounting and financial activities to provide a continuing appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls. The Department provides informed and constructive analysis of existing and proposed procedural and operational functions by conducting its own audits as well as work with the Illinois Auditor General, its staff and contracted entities.
The duties of the Deputy Director consist of performing a wide variety of administrative functions, including coordinating and assisting with the direction of the programs governing the Internal Audit; assists in the conceptualization, development and implementation of policies and programs; reviews and recommends to the Chief Auditor the feasibility and implications of proposed policies and procedures; directs and conducts confidential complex audits and reviews the operations and functions of the Office of the Secretary of State, pursuant to the Internal Audit Plan, in compliance with the requirements of the Inspector General Management Directive System and in conformance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing; directs and coordinates the activities of auditors conducting reviews pertaining to expenditure related activities and management functions; prepares and reviews comprehensive audit reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as staff assistant to the Chief Auditor, assists in the conceptualization, development and implementation of policies and programs by coordinating the activities of departmental staff; reviews and recommends the feasibility and implications of new or proposed policies and/or procedures; directs studies to evaluate the efficiency of existing policies, procedures and programs, prepares comprehensive, detailed reports identifying the pros and cons to new or proposed changes; makes recommendations for the retention, revision or discontinuance of policies; handles administrative duties for the Chief Auditor by reviewing the immediate and long range goals and advising on sound administrative program operations to achieve objectives; represents the Chief Auditor, as required making decisions pertaining to operations and programs.
- Directs and/or conducts predetermined or auditor-extended field work necessary to satisfy the audit/ review objectives pertaining to expenditure related activities and management functions of the Office; directs and coordinates the activities of auditors conducting statewide reviews; establishes the scope and objectives when assigning audits; coordinates methods and criteria for guidelines and procedures to be used; prepares and reviews comprehensive audit reports detailing the field work results and audit findings, recommending corrections or additions of supporting work; provides advice and assistance in resolving problems or unusual audits.
- Represents the Chief Auditor on various committees and attends conferences as required; establishes and maintains professional relationships with other Departments, outside organizations, the general public and professional groups related to the opera
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