GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 43004866

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

4d•$55,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a beginning professional position responsible for assisting, coordinating, or conducting consulting engagements or internal audits of controls that may be information technology, financial, operational, or compliance based. Engagements are designed to promote accountability, integrity and effectiveness and efficiency in Department programs, activities, and functions. Overall duties and responsibilities include the following: Assist, coordinate, or conduct assurance services and advisory services engagements to promote accountability, integrity, effectiveness and efficiency in Department programs, activities, and functions. This overall duty and responsibility includes assisting with the following: Plan and conduct financial, compliance, performance, cybersecurity, and information technology audits and/or performance audits, as assigned, to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, the potential for fraud, accuracy of financial and other reports, compliance with state laws, rules, and other regulations, and effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Conduct assurance services and advisory services engagements in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards, The Association of Inspectors’ General Principles and Standards for the Office of Inspector General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Standards, Guidelines and Procedures, as applicable. Develop the engagement scope and methodology and prepare a risk-based audit program. Use audit and other analytical techniques to evaluate department operations, information systems and internal controls. Analyze supporting evidence to draw logical conclusions, identify underlying issues, and develop useful and practical recommendations to improve internal controls on matters of significance. Prepare and maintain thorough, complete, and accurate documentation of work performed. Prepare draft and final reports. Make oral presentations of results of audits, reviews, and management assistance/ advisory engagements. Process a variety of information and documentation relevant to the staffing of various business processes within the Department and analyze staffing to determine possible efficiencies of operations. Using confidential information, analyze business processes and recommend changes to processes and staffing as appropriate. Engage in audits and confidential investigations of DFS employees, which may result in disciplinary or other negative actions against employees. Exercise discretion, independent judgement, and professional due care regarding internal audit matters as required by the Global Internal Audit Standards and/or GAO Government Auditing Standards which have a significant impact on the Agency. Assist the Audit Director in performing risk assessments, coordinating with external review entities, and with conducting follow-up reviews of the status of corrective action taken to implement findings and recommendations made by internal and external reviewers. Assist the Investigations section in conducting investigations and inspections, as necessary. Conduct related work as directed.

Requirements

Four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, math, or a related field is required. A post-secondary degree in those fields may be used as an alternative for the years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), United States Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing standards (GAGAS), Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards, The Association of Inspectors’ General Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspectors General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association’s Standards (ISACA), Guidelines and Procedures and/or GAO Government Auditing Standards
Knowledge of information technology and operational auditing best practices, skills, and techniques.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to train and develop audit and related skills for OIG staff.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to consistently demonstrate the exercise of discretion and judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in finance, accounting, or math.
Hold a professional certification such as a CIA, CISA, or CPA.
Four (4) years of professional work experience performing accounting functions for a state government entity, and/or serving as an internal or external auditor in the public or private sector conducting information technology, cybersecurity, financial, compliance, and/or performance audits in accordance with IIA and/or GAO standards.
Audit work experience within a Florida Office of Inspector General.
Four (4) years of professional experience in the field of audit.

Responsibilities

Assist, coordinate, or conduct assurance services and advisory services engagements to promote accountability, integrity, effectiveness and efficiency in Department programs, activities, and functions.
Plan and conduct financial, compliance, performance, cybersecurity, and information technology audits and/or performance audits, as assigned, to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, the potential for fraud, accuracy of financial and other reports, compliance with state laws, rules, and other regulations, and effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
Conduct assurance services and advisory services engagements in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards, The Association of Inspectors’ General Principles and Standards for the Office of Inspector General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Standards, Guidelines and Procedures, as applicable.
Develop the engagement scope and methodology and prepare a risk-based audit program.
Use audit and other analytical techniques to evaluate department operations, information systems and internal controls.
Analyze supporting evidence to draw logical conclusions, identify underlying issues, and develop useful and practical recommendations to improve internal controls on matters of significance.
Prepare and maintain thorough, complete, and accurate documentation of work performed.
Prepare draft and final reports.
Make oral presentations of results of audits, reviews, and management assistance/ advisory engagements.
Process a variety of information and documentation relevant to the staffing of various business processes within the Department and analyze staffing to determine possible efficiencies of operations.
Using confidential information, analyze business processes and recommend changes to processes and staffing as appropriate.
Engage in audits and confidential investigations of DFS employees, which may result in disciplinary or other negative actions against employees.
Exercise discretion, independent judgement, and professional due care regarding internal audit matters as required by the Global Internal Audit Standards and/or GAO Government Auditing Standards which have a significant impact on the Agency.
Assist the Audit Director in performing risk assessments, coordinating with external review entities, and with conducting follow-up reviews of the status of corrective action taken to implement findings and recommendations made by internal and external reviewers.
Assist the Investigations section in conducting investigations and inspections, as necessary.
Conduct related work as directed.