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The Maryland State Treasurer's Office is in search of an excellent communicator with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills to serve as the sole internal auditor for the Office.   The position is responsible for planning, directing and administering all aspects of the Office's internal audit program.  As such, this position establishes overall program goals, standards and controls and adjusts policies and procedures as necessary in order to continue to meet program objectives.  This position is responsible for implementing and managing both short-term and long-range plans for program operations.  The position will represent the agency before Federal, State and local officials, legislative committees, external audit sources, and executives of other agencies concerning program activities.

9904

Annapolis, Maryland

The internal auditor is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control- A process designed to provide reasonable assurance that objectives pertaining to the reliability of financial records, effectiveness and efficiency of operations including safeguarding of assets, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations are achieved. This position serves a critical role in maintaining the integrity of internal controls by identifying and researching systemic issues, and auditing the functions of various treasury-unique programs, all of which have a statewide impact on other agency programs.

     Some Examples of the programs in which this position is responsible for internal control include:

• Statewide cash reconciliation, policies and procedures for utilization of authorized State-contracted banks and banking services
• Collateralization of all State bank accounts
• State Insurance Trust Fund agency premium setting
• Underwriting to insure and protect all of the State’s assets
• Cash Management Improvement Act and the negotiation of the annual compliance contract between the Federal US Treasury and the State agencies affected by federal programs
• Sound investment of funds
• Disaster Recovery
• Statewide contracts procured by the Treasurer for Statewide financial services
• Tax exempt bonds and Federal compliance

Educational Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.  Post Graduate work preferred.

The ideal candidate will have:

 

• Minimum of one (1) year experience coordinating and conducting information technology audits
• At least three (3) years of experience in Maryland State Government auditing with an emphasis on and working knowledge of State fiscal and related matters as well as broad familiarity with State operations.

Notes:  Applicants will be subject to a background investigation to include credit, criminal and driving history.

The examination consists of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on the information contained in your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information to describe your training and experience, on your application.  You may be asked to supply transcripts upon interview.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

General questions about this recruitment can be directed to HR at 410-260-6382.

Please upload a current resume for this recruitment.

If you do not have access to the Internet and need to fill out a paper application, please forward to:

Maryland State Treasurer's Office

80 Calvert Street, Room 109

Annapolis, Maryland  21401

Attn:  Human Resources

or

FAX:  410-260-4090

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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This is an Executive Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Maryland State Treasurer and her designated appointees.