IT Auditor (Auditor General)

General Summary

An Information Technology (IT) Auditor participates in the audit, analysis, and testing of IT controls across various computing environments, including physical, operating system, database, network, and application layers, as well as end-user processes and security.

Examples of Work Performed

• Assists in conducting IT audits or other IT engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units.
• Assists in the compilation of general statistical data.
• Makes sure critical IT projects are monitored as required by law.
• Determines the extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.
• Prepares reports recommending improvements in information systems and internal and other management controls.
• Prepares recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards.
• Knowledge of IT system requirements.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements.
• Skilled in using 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 maintain objectivity.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant’s examination).
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in management information systems or information studies with an emphasis in information technology.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, management information systems, or information studies with an emphasis in information technology and one year of relevant professional experience.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in another field of study and possession of a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate or a master’s degree in business administration and one year of relevant professional experience.
• Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.

Education

Note: List ALL community colleges, colleges, and universities attended, regardless of whether a degree was received, and provide a transcript from each school. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process. Official transcripts are required for employment. For educational degrees obtained from an institution outside the United States, provide a copy of a transcript evaluation from an evaluation service. If applying for an auditor position, the evaluation service used must be acceptable to the Florida State Board of Accountancy (Board) and the purpose of the evaluation must be for the Board. To determine evaluation services acceptable to the Board, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Other Qualifications, Skills, Awards, and Memberships

List personal computer skills; computer software knowledge; publications; public speaking; foreign language proficiency; professional society memberships; honors, awards, and fellowships; etc. in the Licenses and Certifications section of the Additional Information portion of the application.

Information and Instructions

• To be considered for employment for any position with the Auditor General, you MUST submit this application, which must be completed in its entirety. Alternatively, an application may be found on the Careers Page of the Auditor General Web site and may be submitted via e-mail, with any attachments, to flaudgen_opportunities@aud.state.fl.us or by mail to the AUDITOR GENERAL, Attn: Employment Opportunities, G-74 Claude Pepper Building, 111 West Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1450.
• If the position for which you wish to be considered for employment requires a college degree, this application is considered incomplete without college transcripts and will not be processed further until received. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process; however, official transcripts of all college course work are required for employment with the Auditor General in any classification that requires a college degree.
• Determination of eligibility will be measured by the minimum training and experience listed in the Auditor General class specification.
• This application will be retained for consideration for a period of four months. If you wish to be considered for employment beyond four months, you must submit a written request to maintain this application for another four-month period and provide any applicable updates.
• You should keep the Auditor General advised in writing of all changes that could affect your availability for employment or if you no longer desire employment with the Auditor General.
• The Auditor General is part of the Florida legislative branch. Employees of the Auditor General have certain restrictions on their outside activities and certain employees are subject to financial disclosure requirements. Information about these requirements is available from the Auditor General.
• The Auditor General complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Assistance in completing this application is available by contacting the Auditor General. During the interview process, you may be asked questions concerning your ability to perform job-related functions. If you are given a conditional offer of employment, you may be required to complete a post-job offer medical history questionnaire and/or undergo a medical examination if required of all employees entering in the same job category. All medical information will be kept confidential and in separate files.
• Pursuant to the policy of the Auditor General, all employment applications are available for public review, except as prohibited by law.
• Accommodation for Disability: If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify the Auditor General at (850) 412-2733.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.