Class Code: 00328

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

FIELD AUDITOR SUPERVISOR

DEFINITION

Supervises a staff of auditors and solves complex auditing problems; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Supervises and evaluates the work of auditors and other staff; effectively recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, grievances, work schedules and assignments, and administers personnel and related polices and procedures.

Institutes and directs the proper assemblage of accounting procedures, forms, and records.

Formulates an audit program to be followed on subsequent audits based on survey files.

Directs auditors and field representatives engaged in the audit and analysis of accounting practices and the records of receipts and expenditures in state departments and various administrative divisions and subdivisions.

Reviews reports of subordinates for coverage of law violations, mathematical and accounting accuracy, and arrangement of subject matter; analyzes content of reports for technical soundness.

Plans and directs training programs for auditors and field representatives and evaluates their performance.

Prepares regular and periodic reports of activities and special reports on matters requiring a decision or interpretation by higher management.

Provides professional advice to staff in the resolution of difficult auditing problems; answers inquiries from other departmental personnel concerning auditing procedures and policies.

Conducts correspondence relating to field work and prepares necessary reports.

Schedules all audits to be performed; determines and specifies audits that must be site audits and those that can be performed as a desk audit.

Discusses accounting practices with administrative personnel of audited organizations; suggests revisions in accounting systems; determines if acceptable accounting systems are used.

Performs audits of firms engaged in major reorganizations.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of the accounting and auditing programs of the agency.

Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures.

Knowledge of the accounting operations of claimants requiring audit.

Knowledge of business law and other laws relating to the agency of employment.

Ability to apply general accounting and auditing procedures.

Ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt an effective course of action.

Ability to plan, organize, control and effectively supervise the work of subordinates.

Ability to prepare clear, complete, and concise reports.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum of twelve semester hours or equivalent in accounting, business administration or finance, and three years of full-time professional auditing experience;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of work experience in auditing or accounting work involving the preparation or analysis of financial statements for every thirty semester hours of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as a Field Auditor or Accountant 2.

NOTE:

Some positions required overnight travel. Incumbents will be required to make arrangements for their own transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Effective Date: 11/98 GRC