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INTERNAL AUDITOR PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

PERFORMANCE AUDIT & SPECIAL AUDIT DIRECTOR

Recruitment #17-004377-0002

Introduction

THIS A POSITION-SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.  

IT IS IMPORTANT TO COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

1525 NORTH CALVERT STREET

7TH FLOOR

BALTIMORE, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to direct and supervise the Special & Performance Audit Division of the Department of Human Resources (DHR) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The Special & Performance Audit Division conducts financial statement reviews of the Social Services Administration's child care providers to determine settlement amounts as well as to determine the status of the providers retained earnings. These reviews are expanded, as necessary, to also assess the financial viability of a provider as an insolvent provider. The Special & Performance Audit Division also conducts performance & special audits of DHR statewide operations and/or Local Departments of Social Services, to determine if a program or unit is operating in an effective or efficient manner, or if program objectives are being achieved. Audits are conducted at the Inspector General's discretion, or at the request of the Secretary, or any of the Department's leadership team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please describe in detail any specific job duties relating to the minimum qualifications stated below and include any computer software experience (ex. Excel, CHESSIE, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) used in each of the positions you held. 

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

 Experience: Five years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.

 Notes:

 1. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

 2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

 3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of auditing experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have experience completing, reviewing, and/or analyzing financial statements, planning and performing audits within governmental agencies and be familiar with electronic audit working-paper management systems (i.e. TeamMate). 

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS), or Standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.  

Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant highly preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.   

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.  

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DHR Examination Services Unit

Attention:  LaToura Jones

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.


We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.




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