Internal Auditor IT, Principal

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automobile allowance

Health care insurance options

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Deferred Compensation

Housing relocation reimbursement

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Georgia is seeking an experienced IT Auditor to assist the Internal Audit Manager, IT in performing complex internal IT audits for the County. This role requires supervising staff, planning audits, and reporting findings to improve controls and compliance.

The position is non-merit and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. A Bachelor's degree and a CISA certification are required along with four years of IT audit experience, including two years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field and four years IT auditing experience; two years leading audit teams; knowledge of ITGCs and government compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Internal Audit Manager, IT in executing IT audits and planning audit projects.
• Supervise staff, direct audit work, and monitor quality and compliance with standards.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations; communicate findings to IT and business units.

Skills

Audit leadership

IT auditing

Staff supervision

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

This position is non-merit and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority

Job Code: 05017 Salary Grade: 23 Salary Range: $67,182-$104,133 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to assist the Internal Audit Manager, IT in performing 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.
Assists the Internal Audit Manager, IT in executing the information technology audits on the audit plan. Supervises employees, plans and directs the work of staff performing audits, reviews and other assignments related to performance, compliance, operational, contract, information technology and other special projects. Monitors compliance of work products with appropriate professional audit standards. Assists IT Audit Manager in training staff in tools and methods for performing effective and efficient audits, reviews and special projects. Motivates staff to improve quality and quantity of work performed and evaluates performance according to professional standards and performance criteria.
Assists the Internal Audit Manager, IT in planning audit projects by developing risk-based scopes, methodologies, and audit programs. Prepares, researches and designs evaluations of programs, systems, controls, policies, procedures and other functions using audit and analytical techniques. Executes complex information technology tests of controls associated with applications, system operations, and supporting infrastructure. Analyzes supporting evidence, draws logical conclusions and develops appropriate findings and recommendations.
Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk to the organization. Prepares thorough, complete and accurate documentation of work performed. Prepares oral and written briefings. Prepares draft and final reports. Establishes good working relationships with IT and business units at various levels to identify and understand process changes or system implementations that are relevant to areas identified in the audit plan.
Tracks and follow-up on audit findings and recommendations. Perform management requested reviews and other special projects as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager, IT and the Chief Audit Executive.
Performs other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field; four years of experience in specific IT auditing, evaluation or analysis; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. This experience should include two years leading audit teams and supervising audit work performed. Also, this experience should include at least two years auditing Information Technology General Computing Controls (ITGC’s) and knowledge of government compliance and accounting laws and regulations.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain certification as a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA). Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Rewards of working with DeKalb County…

DeKalb County offers a highly competitive total rewards package. We offer:

• Automobile allowance Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan
• Health care insurance plan options including a traditional HMO, POS & HSA Dental and vision insurance options
• Basic Life Insurance benefit of 2.25 times an employee’s annual salary
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Peach State Federal Credit Union
• 11 Paid Holidays Paid Leave - 13 days of sick leave and a minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
• Housing and moving cost reimbursement directly attributable to relocation is negotiable