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Auditor Specialist I (Generalist)

As the Auditor Specialist I, you are responsible for auditing information systems, including performing complex data analyses. You perform data analytics, assess the reliability of computer generated data, and assess compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and requirements. You also function as a consultant to other Office staff and program managers on methods of testing systems and databases, technical assistance, and training on questions requiring information systems expertise. Specifically you will:

  • Analyze gathered audit information, including an assessment of the reliability of computer generated data, to ensure accurate answers to audit questions and supported recommendations.
  • Share the methodology, results, and recommendations of audits through written documentation and verbal presentations.
  • Obtain and organize information relevant to the audit in order to make informed analyses, decisions, and recommendations.
  • Coordinate and monitor audit materials and resources used to ensure work is organized and completed within budget and timeline expectations.
  • Build cooperative working relationships with other audit staff, including providing technical guidance, to ensure cohesive teamwork and efficient audit processes.
  • Assist in advising the office management on developing current trends and standards related to information systems technologies and audits.
Position: Auditor Specialist I (Generalist)
Organization: CA State Auditor
Location: Sacramento,  CA 
United States
Salary: $82,680 - $111,048
Posting Start Date: 5/18/2023
Date Posted: 5/18/2023
Requirements
  • You have strong analytical and communication skills with demonstrated experience synthesizing information and communicating in a clear and concise manner.
  • You have experience auditing information systems, including general and application controls.
  • You possess or are interested in pursuing a professional designation as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ACL Certified Data Analyst (ACDA), or other data analytic certifications.
  • You have experience using research and information-gathering techniques; basic principles and practices of descriptive and inferential statistics.
  • You have knowledge of general accounting and auditing principles and procedures; principles and practices of organizational management including planning, organizing, accounting, auditing, and quantitative analysis methods.
  • You have knowledge of research and information-gathering techniques; basic principles and practices of descriptive and inferential statistics; operations, procedures, and functions.
  • You have experience programming using audit software products such as ACL; or other software products such as Tableau, ArcGIS, SAS, SQL, Python, or R.
  • You have experience using or auditing PeopleSoft systems, including FI$Cal.
Status: This listing expires on: 6/17/2023
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Organization Information
Name:
CA State Auditor
Address:
621 Capitol Mall
Suite 1200
Sacramento,  CA 95814
United States
Email:
recruiter@auditor.ca.gov
Phone:
916-445-0255
Fax:
Contact:
Isabella Nicolaides

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