Auditor-Internal

Mission

The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing, and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections, and preserves, presents, and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history.

The Louisiana Secretary of State is seeking an Auditor-Internal to evaluate internal controls, ensure statutory compliance, and improve operational efficiency across all departmental divisions.

• Six years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus twenty‑four semester hours in accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems, plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty‑four semester hours in the aforementioned fields plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting or auditing.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full‑time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience.

• Serves as the Chief Auditor for the department.
• Perform internal audits.
• Develop and enforce audit standards.
• Serve as a resource during external audits.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

• Appointment Type:
  Probational or Promotional
• Division:
  Administration
• Location:
  
  Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.