Director of Internal Audits

The Internal Auditor is accountable for the development, implementation and maintenance of the annual internal audit plan to assure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements, rules and internal policies. This position works closely with the Pension Administrator, Deputy Pension Administrator, Board of Pension Trustees and Audit Committee on matters involving compliance and effectiveness of internal controls.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides the Pension Board and Audit Committee with updates concerning the reliability of financial information. 
• Prepares audit documentation to demonstrate that key control techniques are tested to ensure that any significant control weaknesses are identified for corrective action.
• Reviews audit documentation to ensure that audit findings are properly supported and consistent with audit guidelines. 
• Identifies computer applications for development by IT audit staff to demonstrate that key control issues are tested. 
• Summarizes report findings to the Pension Board and Audit Committee, providing audit recommendations to address critical control issues.
• Independently completes confidential special reviews at the request of the Pension Board. 
• Provides management with an action plan to develop staff member proficiencies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Director of Internal Audits

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.
2. Possession of a CIA or CPA certification is preferred.
3. Three years experience in governmental or not-for-profit accounting which includes analyzing, recording and reporting financial transactions for government organizations and interpreting Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards (FASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
4. Three years experience in preparing or auditing financial statements such as balance sheets, statement of net assets, profit and loss statements, statement of revenues and expenditures and changes in fund balances.
5. Three years experience in financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.
6. Three years experience in developing policies and procedures.
7. Six months experience in strategic planning such as planning and mapping a path between the present and future usually for three to five years by determining key objectives, how to accomplish the key objectives, what strategies should be used, what activities would contribute to accomplishing the key objectives and developing performance measures to gauge and report progress or success.
8. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. 

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. 

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.