MANAGEMENT REVIEW SPECIALIST - SES - 43001279

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

6d•$75,000 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly professional position responsible for planning, overseeing, coordinating and conducting information technology and cybersecurity audits and consulting engagements to promote accountability, integrity, effectiveness and efficiency in Department programs, activities and functions. This overall duty and responsibility include the following duties and responsibilities: Coordinate and conduct audits, consulting engagements and management reviews (primarily in information technology) to promote accountability, integrity, and effectiveness and efficiency in Department programs, activities and functions. This overall duty and responsibility include the following duties and responsibilities: Plan and conduct financial, compliance, performance, cybersecurity and information technology 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 audit and consulting engagements in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ General 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 the Office of Inspector General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association’s (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/consulting 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 Institute of Internal Auditors 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. Conducts related work, as directed.

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Knowledge of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ General 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 the Office of Inspector General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association’s Standards, Guidelines and Procedures.
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 understand, interpret, and appropriately apply laws, rules regulations, policies and procedures including in regard to sensitive and confidential information.
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.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, finance, or information technology.
Two (2) years of professional work experience serving as an internal or external auditor conducting audits in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Standards, or Information Systems and Control Association’s (ISACA) Standards, Guidelines and Procedures.
Hold any of the following professional certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Audit work experience within a Florida Office of Inspector General.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct audits, consulting engagements and management reviews (primarily in information technology) to promote accountability, integrity, and effectiveness and efficiency in Department programs, activities and functions.
Plan and conduct financial, compliance, performance, cybersecurity and information technology 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 audit and consulting engagements in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ General 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 the Office of Inspector General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association’s (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/consulting 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 Institute of Internal Auditors 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.
Conducts related work, as directed.