STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervisor of Internal Audit

Supervising Accounts Examiner

Recruitment #251208-6333AR-001

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Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is now accepting applications from experienced state employees for the position of Supervisor of Internal Audit (Supervising Accounts Examiner) in the Internal Audit Division, Internal Audit Unit.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Full Time
  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • First shift
  • This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy.
  • Centrally located in Hartford, CT (450 Columbus Boulevard), with easy access to all major highways.
THE ROLE
The Supervising Accounts Examiner will primarily be responsible for overseeing the work of the Internal Audit Department (IAD), located within the DAS Division of Internal Audit. The purpose of the IAD is to assess risk management, financial controls, and governance processes within the DAS. IAD serves as a partner to senior leadership, assisting in the creation and revision of policies and procedures, the identification of potential issues, and the development of corrective action steps.

The Supervising Accounts Examiner will have responsibility for developing risk assessments and audit plans, as well as overseeing audits within the IAD. The IAD is responsible for assessing the organization’s enterprise risk management (ERM), controls (including reporting and disclosure), and governance process, and for advising leadership on whether they are adequate. This process is governed by the Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS), and other related regulations.

The Supervising Accounts Examiner may also have related responsibilities within the School Construction Unit (SCU), another unit within the Internal Audit Division. The purpose of the SCU is to evaluate the appropriateness of charges submitted to the DAS by local school districts for reimbursement of costs associated with bonded school construction building projects. This process is governed by Chapter 173 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and related regulations.

MISSION
The mission of the Internal Audit Division is to provide independent, objective, and reasonable assurance services that lend a positive influence and improve the Department of Administrative Services' mission, operations, outcomes, and compliance.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
  • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Hayley Newhouse at hayley.newhouse@ct.gov. 

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising an accounts examination unit or function.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans unit work; 
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures; 
  • Develops or make recommendations on the development of policies and standards; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Reviews audit reports for conformance with policies and regulations; 
  • May conduct hearings or conferences with those audited; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of 
    • and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations;
    • and ability to apply relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • professional accounting and auditing principles and practices; 
    • governmental and commercial accounting;
  • Considerable 
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to 
    • analyze and evaluate accounting procedures; 
    • analyze financial records, documents, and reports;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been performing the most complex accounting function or acting in a lead or consultative capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Associate Accountant or an Associate Accounts Examiner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree
  • A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience
  • Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience supervising or leading an audit team;
  • Experience with the use of the Core-CT accounting system;
  • Experience preparing written audit reports and memoranda;
  • Experience utilizing data analytics to enhance or aid in more efficiently reviewing large amounts of data;
  • Experience in internal audit or auditing within the State of Connecticut environment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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