Lead Senior IT Auditor (Auditor General)

State of Florida

About The Position

A Lead Senior IT Auditor is highly responsible supervisory and professional work in conducting complex information technology (IT) audits at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units. A Lead Senior Auditor functions as an Audit Team Leader with minimal supervision by an Audit Coordinator, Audit Supervisor, or Audit Manager. Audit Team Leader assignments are made on a regular basis with at least one assignment made in each two year period.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards
Knowledge of information technology system requirements
Knowledge of research techniques
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements
Skill in the use of a personal computer
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached
Ability to work well as a team member
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to work within deadlines
Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees
Ability to supervise people
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and insure proper completion of work assignments
Ability to deal effectively and responsively with the Legislature, Committee staff, and other governmental officialsAbility to maintain objectivity
Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy and four years of relevant professional experience which includes having satisfactorily functioned as an Audit Team Leader on at least two engagements in the prior three years or other equivalent service; or
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, management, one of the computer sciences, management information systems, statistics, or information studies with an emphasis in information technology, possession of a CISA certificate and four years of relevant professional experience which includes having satisfactorily functioned as an Audit Team Leader on at least two audit engagements or a combination of IT impact analyses and/or other projects that involve the review and evaluation of automated systems and controls in the prior three years or other equivalent service. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in another field of study and one year of relevant professional experience in addition to the required four years (a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in information studies, information systems, or an information technology-related field of study may substitute for the one year of additional work experience) or a master’s degree in business administration may substitute for the bachelor’s degree with major course work in the fields of study listed.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, supervises, and conducts complex IT audits or other IT engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units, including, but not limited to, the development of the audit plan and audit program, the coordination of the audit team work assignments, the supervision and review of the audit team’s work, the review and evaluation of automated systems and internal controls, necessary testing, and other related procedures.
Supervises the monitoring of critical information technology projects as required by law.
Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.
Prepares reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls.
Prepares reports of audits performed or underway.
Meets with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
Instructs, trains, and supervises 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.