Audit Specialist II - Internal Audit Office Job Honolulu area,Hawaii USA,Accounting

Position: Audit Specialist II - Internal Audit Office, 606720 (2026-02618)

Auditor Specialist II

Under the general supervision of the Auditor Specialist III of the Performance Audit Section, Internal Audit Office, the Auditor Specialist II:

Performance Audit Planning and Execution
- Plan, organize, and conduct performance audits of various programs to determine if goals and objectives achieve intended results and meet legal requirements. Develop and execute audit programs, conduct fieldwork, document findings in work papers, and develop audit schedules. Evaluate internal controls to identify areas of risk and document areas for improvement. Ensure accountability by verifying that proper systems of internal controls are maintained within the program office.

Data Collection and Analysis
- Collect and analyze information from a variety of sources, including documents, data, interviews, program records, and relevant laws or regulations. Extract, format, and analyze data to provide necessary information in a meaningful form for during the performance audits and for use in the audit reports. Synthesize complex or technical material into clear, accurate, and objective findings. Review and analyze all evidence collected during the performance audit, including the identification and analysis of legal, regulatory, or procedural issues.

Evaluate program performance, internal controls, and compliance with statutory and policy requirements.

Reporting and Documentation
- Write detailed, high quality reports that explain complex issues clearly, objectively, and accurately and in appropriate detail, followed by a well-reasoned analysis and objective assessment of the evidence. Develop findings and conclusions based on a reasoned analysis and objective assessment of the facts and evidence. Document findings and summarize issues with documentation of substantiation in a clear, methodical format. Prepare reports and recommendations that explain complex subjects in a dear and accessible manner.

Summarize the issues with documentation of substantiation in a clear, methodical format.

Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate professionally with Department personnel, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders. Collaborate with team members in preparing and submitting final reports and recommendations. Work both independently and collaboratively throughout all phases of a performance audit. Maintain professionalism with integrity and objectivity throughout assignments, handling confidential and sensitive information with care at all times.

Project and Professional Management
- Manage and prioritize assignments effectively to meet project goals and deadlines. Apply specialized knowledge of budgeting, public administration, and generally accepted governmental auditing standards.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in accounting or with a major in any other field of business administration, auditing, law which included at least twelve (12) semester hours of credit in accounting or auditing courses. Desired

Education:

Courses/classes covering data analytics, programming and short data script writing are helpful, but not required.

Experience:

Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in government accounting, auditing, or budgeting of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system. Desired

Experience:

Of the experience above, two (2) years of professional performance audits, analytical or similar work experience evaluating programs, financial controls, compliance systems or operational effectiveness.

Combined

Education and Experience:

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions may be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.

Knowledge:
Financial, management, and government accounting and auditing; generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, theory and practices; business statistics; computer-based information systems; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment. Desired Knowledge:
Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

Ability to:
Provide a variety of professional audit functions including providing technical guidance on detailed procedures to other staff, complex analysis of data, and report preparation: provide consultation to state, complex area, and school officials; propose rationale and implementation plans to improve procedures and methods; determine program needs for appropriate implementation and ensure proper utilization of department resources; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing;

operate computer and other business machines; provide leadership, planning, and coordination In the areas of assignment. Desired Abilities:
Critical thinking requiring an…