accounting or internal auditing. ⢠Experience in applying appropriate ... services and systems of internal accounting
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Audit Services Chief Salary Range: $6,647 - $9,555 The Chief of the Office of Audit Services (OAS) is responsible for leading the comprehensive internal and external audit functions for the Department of General Services (DGS). The office provides DGS with an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the department’s operations. This position is responsible for managing all audit activities for the department and is the primary advisor to the Director and Chief Deputy Director on audit policy and guidance issues while applying the core values of DGS (integrity, accountability, communication, excellence, innovation and teamwork). The Chief shall ensure that OAS provides the Director with an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve DGS’ operations.
The Position The Chief, OAS, reports regularly, directly and freely to both the Director and Chief Deputy Director on matters of significance. After consultation with the Director and Chief Deputy Director, the position reports to an Audit Committee comprised of the Director, Chief Deputy Director and DGS’ Deputy Directors on audit policy and guidance issues. The Chief, under the general direction of the Director, Chief Deputy Director and Audit Committee, is responsible for the identification of the activities to be audited and the scope of audits of those activities. This position will also oversee a robust portfolio of external audits of other state agencies to determine compliance with requirements contained in delegations or exemptions granted by DGS. The Chief, OAS, is responsible for governing the office through adherence to appropriate audit standards including the Institute of Internal Auditors’ mandatory guidance regarding the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. This mandatory guidance constitutes principles of the fundamental requirements for the professional practice of internal auditing and for evaluating the effectiveness of the internal audit. The Chief will also ensure that OAS is adhering to relevant DGS policies and procedures while at the same time serving as the primary audit contact with all control agencies and the Legislature. This includes being solely responsible for the coordination of all audit activities performed within DGS by external audit agencies. Desirable Qualifications
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Experience at the managerial or supervisory level developing and implementing audit policies.
Filing Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service. How to Apply
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A standard State Application (Form 678) and resume that clearly addresses your experience and job titles, names and addresses of employers, periods of employment, and education relevant to the Minimum Qualifications listed above. Applications are available upon request or online at: http://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf
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A Statement of Qualifications that describes your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each factor listed under the “Desirable Qualifications” section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor. The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed three pages in length and should use a font no smaller than 10 point.
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Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications will be rejected from this examination.
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Statement of Qualifications submitted without specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor may be given a disqualifying score.
All interested applicants should submit their application, resume and Statement of Qualifications to:
Department of General Services Office of Human Resources Attention: Kathie Raftery Examination: Chief, Office of Audit Services
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in public accounting or internal auditing.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 989052 West Sacramento, Ca 95798-9052 Street Address: 707 3rd Street, 7th Floor West Sacramento, Ca 95605
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Experience in applying appropriate professional auditing standards including those applicable to internal auditing.
(916) 376-5421 TDD (800) 735-2929 | Voice (800) 735-2922
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Broad-based experience in government or business with an emphasis on analysis of government business management functions, services and systems of internal accounting and administrative control.
Applications must be postmarked by the final filing date.
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Three or more years of experience in managing or supervising an internal audit organization or function performing financial, compliance and operational audits.
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Please indicate on your application the complete examination title.
