IT Senior Auditor

Florida Legislatureabout 1 year ago
Florida
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

This position offers openings in Tallahassee, Boynton Beach, DeLand, Ft. Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Miami, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, and Tampa. An Information Technology (IT) Senior Auditor participates in the audit, analysis, and testing of IT controls across all layers of computing environments—from cloud computing models to traditional client-server environments. In this role, the auditor functions as an Audit Team Leader under the close supervision of an Audit Coordinator, Supervisor, or Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts IT audits or other IT engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units—including development of audit plans, team coordination, supervision, evaluation of internal controls, testing, and related procedures.
  • Compiles general statistical data.
  • Monitors critical IT projects as required by law.
  • Determines compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Prepares reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal controls.
  • Develops recommendations for reporting changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.
  • Meets with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
  • Assists in the instruction, training, and supervision of subordinate auditors.
  • Assigns work to subordinate auditors and reviews their work.
  • Assists in preparing audit programs and developing audit procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards.
  • Knowledge of IT system requirements and research techniques.
  • Familiarity with laws, regulations, and administrative requirements.
  • Skill in the use of a personal computer and related software applications.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Understanding and application of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Capability in utilizing problem-solving techniques.
  • Proficiency in interviewing individuals and organizing information logically.
  • Ability to work well as a team member and follow instructions.
  • Capacity to manage deadlines while dealing tactfully and professionally with auditees.
  • Ability to supervise staff, determine work priorities, and ensure proper completion of assignments.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with legislative and governmental officials.
  • Demonstrated objectivity and sound judgment in decision-making.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
  • Benefits: Competitive benefits package.

Required Skills

Communication
Data Analysis
Compliance
Project Management
Team Leadership
Risk Assessment
Internal Audit
IT Audit
IT Controls Evaluation
Problem Solving