Texas State Auditor's Office · 2 months ago
Auditor IV
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $102K/yr
2+ years expThe Texas State Auditor's Office is seeking a Senior Auditor to perform auditing work for the state government. The role involves conducting risk assessments, developing audit programs, and making recommendations to improve government operations, with a focus on IT audit procedures.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for planning and completing a significant aspect of an audit
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
Concise and accurate presentation of verbal and written information to clients and management
Works independently with some guidance from supervisors
Qualification
Required
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
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
Willingness to travel up to 25% within Texas
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
Preferred
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)
Other relevant certifications
Company
Texas State Auditor's Office
The SAO's vision is to help government achieve expected results. In order to do this, we seek employees who possess initiative, creativity, and vision.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase