Financial Services Auditor

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (in any major), meeting the eligibility requirements to take the Certified Public Accountant examination in Louisiana, OR Possess certification as a Certified Public Accountant.

Job Specification

• May conduct financial, operational, and/or compliance type audits for a state entity.
• Assists in developing an audit project program and/or testing procedures.
• Assists in preparing audit reports and follow up to determine if corrective action has been taken.
• Performs financial audits by examining a variety of fiscal documents to ascertain the validity of information reported and the dependability of record keeping and reporting practices of an audited entity.
• Performs operational audits by analyzing and testing to determine if operational effectiveness and efficiency are being achieved according to business unit strategic objectives, and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of process controls.
• Performs compliance audits by testing to identify non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, or agency policies and procedures.
• Makes inquiries of auditee personnel to gain an understanding of internal controls and is able to clearly document that understanding.
• Obtains relevant audit evidence and makes a preliminary evaluation of that evidence to reach logical conclusions.
• Identifies, assesses, and documents risks and demonstrates the ability to identify risks of material misstatement and risks of material noncompliance and/or indications of errors and irregularities or fraud and illegal acts during the conduct of the audit.

Responsibilities

• Conducts financial, operational, and/or compliance type audits for a state entity.
• Develops an audit project program and/or testing procedures.
• Prepares audit reports and follows up to ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Examines fiscal documents to verify accuracy and reliability of records.
• Analyzes and tests operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Tests for compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Conducts inquiries to understand internal controls.
• Collects and evaluates relevant audit evidence.
• Determines and documents risks associated with potential errors and irregularities.

Benefits

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor offers a wide variety of benefits including competitive pay, a choice of multiple benefit options, and access to a Professional Development Plan. Flexible working arrangements such as alternative working schedules, telecommuting, and other flexibilities are available. Insurance coverage includes group health and life insurance with state contributions. A Deferred Compensation Plan allows for tax-deferred savings. Paid holidays, sick and annual leave, and retirement benefits are also provided.