Senior Auditor (Auditor III)

About the role

The successful applicant will perform auditing work for the State Auditor’s Office, the independent auditing organization of Texas state government. Senior Auditors perform risk assessments, develop audit programs, conduct audit procedures, reach conclusions based on evidence, and make recommendations to improve government operations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews IT systems and controls (general and application) at state entities to assess data reliability and security and vulnerability of systems.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of flowcharts, diagrams, and tables that depict IT systems and processes.
• Applies project management tools to plan and track an audit’s timeframes.
• Determines the appropriate data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Access, ACL, SAS) and is able to use one or more to complete audit procedures.
• Prepares and reviews others' audit documentation to ensure conformance with auditing standards.
• Concisely and accurately presents verbal and written information to clients and management.
• Works independently with some guidance from supervisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (copy of transcript requested upon interview) or Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, computer/management information systems or related field.
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields.
• Relevant certifications and advanced degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of auditing standards.
• Knowledge various audit methods, including process mapping.
• Knowledge of information technology/system controls.
• Skill in critical thinking.
• Skill in identifying and assessing internal control structures.
• Skill in sampling and interpreting results.
• Skill in data analysis techniques.
• Skill in identifying and assessing risks.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and drawing accurate and logical conclusions about information.
• Skill in communicating complex and technical information in writing and verbally both clearly and concisely.
• Ability to apply project management concepts to plan and monitor own and others’ work.
• Ability to supervise and coach others and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients.

Skills

• Experience in public sector auditing (information systems or financial).
• Single Audit Act federal compliance auditing.
• Cost accounting.
• Budgeting in Texas government.
• Accounting/business processes.
• Desired certifications include: Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant certifications.

Benefits

The State Auditor’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Office.