STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: EXTERNAL PRE-AUDITOR
Class Code: 4215-31 Date Established: 12-27-95
Occupational Code: 7-2-4 Date of Last Revision: 04-24-07
BASIC PURPOSE: To plan and direct the internal control
review of agencies, and to advise and direct agencies in the adherence of
proper financial and management practices and reports progress made to the
Governor.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Evaluates the
financial operations of state agencies to insure compliance with laws, rules,
and generally accepted accounting principles.
·
Assists
agencies with the development and implementation of internal controls and other
financial systems of all State agencies.
·
Establishes a
plan to schedule a continuous review of the internal controls and other
financial systems of all State agencies.
·
Reviews LBA
audit observations, follows-up to insure recommendations have been implemented,
and prepares reports to the Governor and Fiscal Committee on both progress and
deficiencies.
·
Reports
internal control deficiencies in departments reviewed to the appropriate
individuals and coordinates any process improvements required to insure uniform
and effective business records, business practices, and business management.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in analyzing and interpreting
data, policy, and procedures OR in using equipment in order to arrive at
logical conclusions or recommendations.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific expertise to
resolve problems of a specialized or professional nature in a wide range of
applications.
Impact: Requires responsibility for achieving major
aspects of long-range agency objectives by planning short- and long-term
organizational goals, reviewing recommendations for procedural changes, and
developing or revising program policies.
Errors at this level result in incorrect decisions at an administrative
level, and are detected subsequent to implementation in an overall evaluation
process.
Supervision: Requires delegating supervisory or program
responsibilities to subordinate managers, with overall accountability for
hiring employees or approving program policies.
The supervisor in this position assumes responsibility for an
organizational unit, including developing long-range plans, analyzing staffing
requirements, and formulating systemwide policies and procedures.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job functions in
a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job elements and
little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including continuous
walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time as well as
occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires acting as the official
representative of the agency, including explaining and defending current and
long-range goals or objectives which directly affect public policy decisions
regarding major state programs and services.
Complexity: Requires evaluating a combination of
wide-ranging job functions to determine work procedures, to solve problems, and
to reach conclusions by applying analytical, technical, or scientific
thinking. This level also requires
planning policies and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions based on available
criteria, and evaluating the effectiveness of program objectives.
Independent Action: Requires independent judgment in planning and
evaluating work procedures and in supervising the development of professional,
technical and managerial standards under administrative direction and according
to broad departmental guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree from a recognized
college or university with a major study in business administration, public
administration, finance or accounting.
Experience: Six years’ experience in a business
administration or financial field, four years of which must have been in a
management level position involving administrative or supervisory duties
concerned with financial administration, budgeting, business management or
related management experience. Each
additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of
required formal education at the graduate level only.
License/Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Eligibility to hold a valid driver’s
license and/or have access to transportation for statewide travel.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting
principles. Knowledge of program
administration and evaluation. Knowledge
of state and federal laws relating to the administration of federal grant
programs. Knowledge of federal grants,
budgeting, the Manual of Procedures and modern business practices including use
of personal computers. Ability to
express ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
associates and representatives of other state departments and the public. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of
general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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