What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor, IT Senior position at DeKalb County Government?
Job Description
Salary Range: $64,893 - $104,479 Salary Grade: 21 FLSA: Exempt
Purpose Of Classification
The purpose of this classification is to perform complex internal IT audits for the County.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Coordinates and conducts audits, special projects, and reviews of DeKalb County operations, programs, controls, contracts and agreements in compliance with professional and office standards, to promote accountability, integrity and process improvement in DeKalb County; and monitors compliance of work products with appropriate professional audit standards.
Develops assignment scopes, methodologies, and audit programs; prepares, researches and designs evaluations of programs, systems, controls, policies, procedures and other functions using audit and analytical techniques; and analyzes supporting evidence, draws logical conclusions and develops appropriate findings and recommendation.
Prepares thorough, complete and accurate documentation of work performed; prepares oral and written briefings; prepares draft and final reports; and performs procedure reviews.
Reviews IT, operational and business risks, functions and activities to determine and recommend nature, scope, direction and thrust of proposed audits; and designs audit procedures to execute annual audit plan, assess controls and meet audit objectives.
Audits information, records, electronic data, etc. regarding powers, duties, activities, organizaiton, property financial transactions, contracts, and methods of business required to conduct an audit; and inspects all property, equipment, and facilities.
Evaluates and assesses the effectiveness of the County�s various information technology and operational systems of internal control and compliance with applicable laws, policies, regulations and procedures; identifies solutions; and prepares/reviews and submits related reports.
Acts as project lead for special audit projects and provides advisory and consulting services to management; recommends appropriate staffing requirements to complete audit; coordinates and directs activities of assigned auditors; trains and provides guidance of auditing tasks and procedures; and reviews work for completeness.
Recommends and submits reports on identified corrections and controls in need of improvement; summarizes audit objectives, scope, findings, conclusions and management response; conducts oral and written presentations to all levels of management, as appropriate, during and upon completion of audits; and prepares audit summary.
Performs statistical sampling to accomplish audit procedures; and obtains, analyzes and appraises supporting data utilizing various software applications.
Recommends revisions to audit procedures to enhance efficiencies; and reviews internal controls throughout the County by evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommends improvements.
Evaluates adequacy and timeliness of management�s response and corrective action taken on significant audit recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field; four years of experience in auditing, evaluation or analysis; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Certification as a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) preferred.
Salary Range: $64,893 - $104,479 Salary Grade: 21 FLSA: Exempt
Purpose Of Classification
The purpose of this classification is to perform complex internal IT audits for the County.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Coordinates and conducts audits, special projects, and reviews of DeKalb County operations, programs, controls, contracts and agreements in compliance with professional and office standards, to promote accountability, integrity and process improvement in DeKalb County; and monitors compliance of work products with appropriate professional audit standards.
Develops assignment scopes, methodologies, and audit programs; prepares, researches and designs evaluations of programs, systems, controls, policies, procedures and other functions using audit and analytical techniques; and analyzes supporting evidence, draws logical conclusions and develops appropriate findings and recommendation.
Prepares thorough, complete and accurate documentation of work performed; prepares oral and written briefings; prepares draft and final reports; and performs procedure reviews.
Reviews IT, operational and business risks, functions and activities to determine and recommend nature, scope, direction and thrust of proposed audits; and designs audit procedures to execute annual audit plan, assess controls and meet audit objectives.
Audits information, records, electronic data, etc. regarding powers, duties, activities, organizaiton, property financial transactions, contracts, and methods of business required to conduct an audit; and inspects all property, equipment, and facilities.
Evaluates and assesses the effectiveness of the County�s various information technology and operational systems of internal control and compliance with applicable laws, policies, regulations and procedures; identifies solutions; and prepares/reviews and submits related reports.
Acts as project lead for special audit projects and provides advisory and consulting services to management; recommends appropriate staffing requirements to complete audit; coordinates and directs activities of assigned auditors; trains and provides guidance of auditing tasks and procedures; and reviews work for completeness.
Recommends and submits reports on identified corrections and controls in need of improvement; summarizes audit objectives, scope, findings, conclusions and management response; conducts oral and written presentations to all levels of management, as appropriate, during and upon completion of audits; and prepares audit summary.
Performs statistical sampling to accomplish audit procedures; and obtains, analyzes and appraises supporting data utilizing various software applications.
Recommends revisions to audit procedures to enhance efficiencies; and reviews internal controls throughout the County by evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommends improvements.
Evaluates adequacy and timeliness of management�s response and corrective action taken on significant audit recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field; four years of experience in auditing, evaluation or analysis; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Certification as a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) preferred.
Salary : $64,893 - $104,479
