Lead Senior Auditor (Auditor General)
Company: State of Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
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Now Button. - To apply, click -here .General Summary
A Lead Senior Auditor is highly responsible supervisory and
professional work in conducting complex financial audits,
operational audits, performance audits, and other engagements at
State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental
units.
A Lead Senior Auditor functions as an Audit Team Leader with
minimal supervision by an Audit Coordinator, Audit Supervisor, or
Audit Manager. Audit Team Leader assignments are made on a regular
basis with at least one assignment made in each two year
period.Examples of Work Performed
- Coordinates, supervises, and conducts complex financial audits,
operational audits, performance audits, or other engagements at
State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units,
including, but not limited to, the development of the audit plan
and audit program, the coordination of the audit team work
assignments, the supervision and review of the audit team's work,
the review and evaluation of accounting systems and internal
controls, the analysis and reconciliation of accounts, journals and
ledgers, the performing of necessary testing and other related
procedures.
- Supervises the monitoring of critical information technology
projects as required by law.
- Determines extent of compliance with applicable law,
established policies, plans, and procedures.
- Prepares reports recommending improvements in accounting
methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and
other management controls.
- Prepares reports of audits performed or underway.
- Meets with governmental officials to discuss audit findings and
recommendations.
- Instructs, trains, and supervises subordinate auditors.
- Assigns work to subordinate auditors and reviews their
work.
- Assists in preparing audit programs and developing audit
procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities
- Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant
professional standards
- Knowledge of research techniques
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative
requirements
- Skill in the use of 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 supervise people
- Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and insure
proper completion of work assignments
- Ability to deal effectively and responsively with the
Legislature, Committee staff, and other governmental
officialsAbility to maintain objectivity
- Ability to make sound judgements and decisionsMinimum
Qualifications -
Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board
of Accountancy and four years of relevant professional experience
which includes having satisfactorily functioned as an Audit Team
Leader on at least two engagements in the prior three years or
other equivalent service.Commensurate with experience.
The Auditor General offers a competitive benefits package..
Submission of Application -
Please visit the Careers Page on the Auditor General's Web site to
view other Auditor positions and to download an application.If an
accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify the Auditor
General at (850) 412-2733
Do not click the Apply Now Button. To apply, click -here .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
Keywords: State of Florida, Orlando , Lead Senior Auditor (Auditor General), Accounting, Auditing , Orlando, Florida
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