Auditor II

Chief Personnel Officer ns Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

Responsible for conducting compliance and performance audits and reviews of activities under the Office of Inspector General jurisdiction. This position supports ongoing Office of Inspector General investigations and activities, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over such activities, and determining whether the activities are in compliance with laws, policies and procedures, and good business practices. This position serves as a primary auditor for the OIG and will be involved in governmental and various internal audits and assignments, including highly confidential information.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Government Administration

• Conducts annual risk assessment and assists with developing the Office of Inspector General annual audit plan.
• With oversight from supervisors, performs audits identified in the annual audit plan.
• Prepares audit reports including recommendations for corrective action(s) and/or process improvement(s) relating to areas of weakness or noncompliance identified during the audit.
• Determines the validity and propriety of financial records and transactions.
• Assesses the effectiveness of controls, the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares and orally communicates written presentations of audit findings and recommendations to department directors and government officials.
• Conducts entrance and exit conferences.
• Evaluates financial or transactional data to detect irregularities, such as duplicate, erroneous, or fraudulent data that require further investigation.
• Examines and analyzes accounting records, controls, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Plans and conducts audits relating to guardianship cases.
• Examines requests, petitions, certificates, complaints, and other legal documents in the Benchmark case‑management application as it relates to the guardianship audit.
• Coordinates and prepares correspondences related to documentation requests.
• Reviews and audits contracts and contract compliance.
• Assists other auditors, other constitutional offices, and other independent auditors with audits as directed.
• Performs Tourist Development Tax audit functions; account filing for compliance, enforcement of filings, and audit of earmarked funds.
• Provides audit‑related support to ongoing Office of Inspector General investigations and activities.
• May conduct multiple audits at the same time.
• Performs related work and/or special projects as required.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and procedures of auditing.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and/or The Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF/Redbook) and the ability to apply them in the design and execution of audits.
• Knowledge of and experience in performing advanced forensic data analytics (e.g., Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and other audit software).
• Knowledge of internal controls; ability to analyze complex governmental activities to determine compliance with policies/procedures and good business practices.
• Understanding of the guardianship program and the role of the Office of Public and Professional Guardians.
• In‑depth understanding of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Ability to develop sound, efficient, and effective audit programs for individual audit entities, including performing complex audits that cut across multiple departments, agencies, or local government entities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing.

The Inspector General Auditor II reports directly to the Director of Audit Services.

Guidelines include Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Florida Statutes and Probate Rules, County Ordinances, best practices for guardianship audits, as per…