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Independently conducts complex technical audits of executive branch agencies and regularly consults with and advises agency auditors on state internal auditing policies and procedures pertaining to the audit of financial, operational, EDP, and compliance matters.

May supervise State Internal Auditors A or act as audit team leader when personnel resources from other activities are involved. Administrative direction is received from the State Internal Auditor, State Internal Assistant Auditor or the State Internal EDP Auditor.

The work, of unusual difficulty, involves planning, directing and coordinating several concurrent audits; reviewing or preparing internal audit reports with recommendations to management and audit committees of boards or commissions; monitoring the implementation of approved changes; conducting technical accounting and EDP research when required; providing technical accounting assistance to management; auditing finances in various state agencies; and coordinating with the Auditor of Public Accounts or other external auditors in the planning and conduct of agency audits.

Other typical duties may include training and supervising staff; meeting with and maintaining effective working relationships with management, boards and commissions; conducting EDP audits and monitoring EDP controls and security features under the supervision of the State Internal EDP Auditor; ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive audit findings; and performing special type audits as required.

Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards. Considerable knowledge of the application of information systems concepts to

computerized systems audits. Demonstrated ability to establish the scope of audit engagements. Demonstrated ability to coordinate several concurrent audits involving assigning, scheduling and supervising a team of subordinates. Demonstrated ability to

evaluate the performance or compliance of organizational units and to report logical conclusions and recommendations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with agency management, employees, central office personnel and Executive branch officials.

Graduation from a college or university with major studies in accounting or a closely related curriculum, preferably including course work in such areas of study as accounting theory, auditing, cost accounting, and management information systems; and progressively responsible auditing experience including supervision, instruction, or oversight of professional auditors; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification as a

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is desirable.