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This position is part of the Internal Audit Division within the Office of the State Controller. Responsibilities focus on conducting internal audits and reviews of statewide and agency-level internal controls to manage risk of loss or misuse of assets, risk of inaccurate financial reporting and risk of non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

This position is part of the Internal Audit Division within the Office of the State Controller. Responsibilities focus on conducting internal audits and reviews of statewide and agency-level internal controls to manage risk of loss or misuse of assets, risk of inaccurate financial reporting and risk of non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As an audit analyst, you will assist with managing the State’s internal control law (5 MRSA, §1541, sub-§10-A) and continued monitoring of compliance with this law. Work is typically performed under administrative direction and may involve field supervision of professional staff as lead auditor on selected engagements.

RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Examining complex accounting systems and evaluating business processes to ensure that appropriate internal controls are designed, implemented and operating effectively
• Evaluating business continuity/disaster recovery strategies, contingency procedures, plans and policies to ensure that plans are developed to improve business resiliency, mitigate risks, and reduce recovery capability gaps
• Providing objective assurance and consulting activities designed to ensure that financial and programmatic controls are in place and functioning within State agencies, especially in the area of feeder systems providing payment interfaces into the State’s central accounting system Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to preparation of the Comprehensive Financial Annual Report

To qualify, your background must include at least four years of compliance auditing of federal, state or local governments; municipalities; school systems; etc.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience that are certified as or studying for a CPA, CIA, CISA or CGFM.

Non-certified candidates are expected to become certified within their probation period.

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