DIRECTOR OF AUDITING - 22011172

Company: State of Florida
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our -E-Verify Website .Requisition No: -809184 -Agency: State Courts SystemWorking Title: DIRECTOR OF AUDITING - 22011172Position Number: -22011172 -Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2023 - "This is a readvertisement and previous applicants do not need to reapply." General Description The essential function of the position within the organization is to plan, conduct, and supervise operational, compliance and information technology audits of the Florida State Courts System. The position is responsible for supervision of audit staff, directing audit activities, planning, and conducting audits, performing management reviews, assessing compliance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, evaluating the adequacy of internal controls, preparing complex reports, and performing administrative functions. This position develops audit plans and programs, is responsible for training audit staff and for professionally interacting with management personnel. Incumbent must comply with all guidelines for handling confidential information. Incumbent must be productive under stringent time frames and balance multiple priorities. Professionalism, teamwork, and consistent attendance are essential functions of this position. This position performs work at the direction of the Inspector General in fulfilling the duties and responsibilities stipulated in Section 20.055, Florida Statutes. -Examples of Work Performed

• Directs and supervises staff, including organizing, selecting, or recommending selection, training, assigning, and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, or recommending termination. Prepares periodic employee performance evaluations and conducts ongoing performance monitoring of staff. Reviews and approves timesheets and leave requests.
• Serves as lead auditor for individual and team projects. Supervises and monitors the progress of assignments to ensure timeliness and quality of work.
• Assists Inspector General with conducting audits, -investigations, and management reviews relating to programs and operations of the Florida State Courts System -to promote accountability, integrity, and efficiency.
• Ensures audit staff completes assignments in accordance with all applicable audit standards, state statutes, and internal policies and procedures.
• Evaluates adequacy of internal controls and compliance with state polices, laws, regulations, and directives by conducting interviews and examining transactions, records, documents, reports, and procedures.
• Makes recommendations for corrective actions and conducts follow-up reviews to ensure efficient resolution of issues.
• Assists the Inspector General in performing annual risk assessments and developing short-range and long-range audit plans. Oversees the implementation of these plans by audit staff. Recommends any adjustments to the plan to the Inspector General.
• Trains and develops audit staff to ensure they have the skill set to perform audit functions. Establish and monitor training plans for audit staff to ensure they possess the technical skills to perform audit duties. Education and Experience Guidelines Bachelor's degree or master's degree, from an accredited university, in a business-related field is required (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Management, Information Technology), preferably with five (5) courses in accounting. Four years of certified internal or external audit or experience, including experience as an independent post auditor, information technology auditor, accountant, or any combination thereof, in a lead auditor capacity. Four years of supervisory experience that includes the formal evaluation and assessment of employees. Possession of a State of Florida Certified Public Accountant license issued by the Florida Board of Accountancy, Certified Internal Auditor certification, Certified Information Systems Auditor certification, Certified Fraud Examiner certification, or other audit certification obtained via examination. Completion of a written work assessment to evaluate relevant audit, computer, and communication skills will be required as part of the recruitment process. All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed and all qualifying questions must be fully and completely answered to be considered for this position. All answers to qualifying questions must be verifiable to the information listed on the application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of and ability to independently conduct all phases of audits and consulting engagements.
  Ability to effectively, accurately, and professionally communicate verbally and in writing. -
  Skill in auditing, reviewing, or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, statutes and rules.
  Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data.
  Ability to think critically to develop recommendations or solutions.
  Knowledge of basic accounting.
  Knowledge of professional auditing standards.
  Skilled in use of various software programs including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
  Ability to make effective decisions and utilize problem-solving skills.
  Knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.
  Ability to utilize effective time management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  Ability to perform duties in an ethical manner. Special Notes
  • Occasional statewide travel is required for this position.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
  • The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
  • In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. The Florida State Courts System is an at-will employer. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.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.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time

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