Develop, direct, and implement a comprehensive agency-wide internal audit program to ensure compliance with the Fiscal Control and Internal Audit Act and strengthen risk management and governance processes.
Establish audit policies and standards.
Prepare and execute the Annual Audit Plan.
Evaluate risk exposures.
Provide expert guidance to agency leadership on audit findings and recommendations.
Serve as the official spokesperson on audit matters for IDES.
Represent the agency before the Governor’s Office, legislature, and other external entities.
Direct a team of professional audit staff to deliver high-quality audit services.

Requires a bachelor’s degree
Requires certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least four (4) years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience
OR Requires at least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience
Six (6) years of professional experience directing or managing an internal audit function, including audit planning, risk assessment and reporting at an organizational or enterprise level
Five (5) years of professional experience conducting audits in a public-sector, governmental or regulatory environment
Five (5) years of professional experience leading or managing complex audit projects or multi-year audit plans, involving multiple stakeholders and organizational units
Five (5) years of professional experience designing, implementing, and monitoring corrective action plans in response to audit findings, compliance issues, or performance gaps
Five (5) years of professional experience supervising professional audit staff, including providing training, mentoring and evaluating staff performance.

Chief Internal Auditor

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