Director of Internal Audit

Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government   Lexington , KY   Full-time     Accounting
Posted on September 23, 2024
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SALARY

The minimum salary is $104,397.28 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.
Pay Grade 533

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, October 7, 2024

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to direct and manage the Office of Internal Audit to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Urban County Government's operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Master's degree in a field related to the job
  • Ten (10) years of related experience
  • Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
  • Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Manages and conducts audits and follow¿up reviews in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards of The Institute of Internal Auditors 
  • Reviews audit work and draft reports of Deputy Director and Auditors, ensuring all work is accurate and complete, and related audit reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete, and timely
  • Manages projects and staff to ensure the audit engagement objectives are achieved, maintains quality assurance, and staff development
  • Serves as the LFUCG Ethics Tip Line Administrator and monitors/manages the resolution of tip line allegations
  • Presents internal audit activity plans, resource requirements, significant risk exposures, control issues, fraud risk, governance issues and other concerns or information to the Internal Audit Board
  • Performs annual risk assessment and develops and recommends the Annual Audit Plan for Internal Audit Board approval
  • Manages the performance of the Annual Audit Plan approved by the Internal Audit Board
  • Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

CIA, CFE, or CPA Certification required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.


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