AUDIT DIRECTOR - SES

Requisition No: 587742

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68019527 - AUDIT DIRECTOR - SES

Position Number: 68019527

Salary: $1,783.89 - $3,063.98 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 03/17/2022

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to abide by the agency’s standards of conduct, as well as any and all agency policies and procedures applicable to performing the duties of this position.

This position supports the functions of the AHCA Inspector General and, when requested, responds to special inquiries by the Governor’s Chief Inspector General.

Manages Internal Audit in planning and conducting audits and reviews of programs, systems, controls, records, policies, procedures, performance measures or activities within the agency or other governmental or third-party entities providing services to the agency. Manages the Internal Audit’s activities with an emphasis on recommendations for improving agency efficiency, effectiveness, internal controls, compliance and operational policies and procedures.

Supervises and spends the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action, including all employees serving as supervisors, administrators, and directors.

Assures quality within Internal Audit by reviewing work products to ensure that work was done in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures. Ensures that work results adequately support the engagement’s objectives and scope; approved work program; and observations, conclusions, and findings. Reviews report for accuracy, objectivity, clarity, conciseness, and constructiveness of findings and recommendations.

Provides consulting services and technical assistance to agency staff and management. Prepares reports or memorandums, when appropriate, which document results of work.

Represents the Inspector General in the performance of audit related activities with the Office of the Governor or other entities external to the agency. In consultation with the Inspector General and based on the findings of periodic agency risk assessments, prepares long-term and annual audit plans, as required by Section 20.055(i), Florida Statutes. Establishes a time budget for audits and reviews, and monitors staff to provide for maximum productivity and effectiveness of efforts.

Audits and consulting engagements (when applicable) are performed in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Principles and Standards for Office of Inspector General. Accordingly, this position is required to maintain and improve skills by completing a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education within a one-year period and for ensuring that audit staff meets these same requirements. Continuing education training should emphasize subjects directly related to the government environment and government auditing.

Provides assistance to the Inspector General in monitoring the implementation of the agency's response to audits conducted by the Auditor General and OPPAGA, as required by Section 20.055(5)(h), Florida Statutes, and other oversight agencies. Monitors implementation of agency management's response to Internal Audit recommendations and provides follow-up reports on the status of corrective action taken.

As requested, conducts investigations, inquiries, or reviews of alleged Medicaid violations of statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, or mismanagement or significant deviation of accepted management or financial practices, including personnel issues. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Incumbent should have knowledge of accounting, auditing, data collection and/or analysis; basic computer hardware/software.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data; utilize problem-solving techniques; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; conduct audits, investigations, and other accountability activities; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written material: use Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preference will be given for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and professional experience in accounting, auditing, analyzing data, or contracts and grants.

Further preference will be given to an applicant with a professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Section 20.055, F. S., the incumbent must meet the following minimum requirements:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or with a major in business which includes five courses in accounting, and 5 years of experience as an internal auditor or independent post auditor, electronic data processing auditor, accountant, or any combination thereof.

The experience shall at a minimum consist of audits of units of government or private business enterprises, operating for profit or not for profit; or A master's degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university and 4 years of experience as required in 1 above; or A certified public accountant license issued pursuant to chapter 473 or a certified internal audit certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors or earned by examination, and 4 years of experience as required in 1 above.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Incumbent must also obtain eighty-hours (80) of continuing professional education and training every twenty-four (24) months, which contributes to the incumbent’s professional proficiency. At least twenty (20) hours should be completed in anyone-year of the two-year period, and at least twenty-four (24) of the hours must be in subjects directly related to the government environment and to government auditing. A certified public accountant license issued pursuant to chapter 473 or a certified internal audit certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors or earned by examination.

CONTACT: JAMIE SKIPPER (850) 412-3872

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.