INTERNAL AUDITOR II - SES - 42001459

Requisition No: 865803 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: INTERNAL AUDITOR II - SES - 42001459

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42001459 

Salary:  $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2025 

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INTERNAL AUDITOR II-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

***OPEN COMPETITITVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Alexandra Soteros, (850) 245-1360

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or an area of business and two (2) years of professional auditing experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who have a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and
supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Perform assurance and consulting services with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in accordance with applicable standards for the International Professional Practices Framework and Information Systems Auditing as published by the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, respectively. This position has a role in the administration of agreements resulting from assurance services. This position assists the Director of Auditing with conducting assurance and consulting services throughout the department, including divisions that have law enforcement officers.

• Maintain independence and objectivity in performance of work.
• Develop project work plans.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret information to support conclusions and recommendations.
• Effectively and efficiently communicate results.
• Monitor the progress on project issues and recommendations.
• Perform work with honesty and professional courage.
  
  

Perform as lead auditor for assurances, consulting services or special reviews. Train new auditor members as needed.

Enhance and maintain professional knowledge and competency.

Perform other special duties, assignments, and related work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures, methods of compiling and analyzing data, and basic mathematics.
• Ability to perform assurance and consulting services which include:
• understanding, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures.
• reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating data.
• determining the extent of compliance, the extent to which assets are accounted for, and the reliability of accounting procedures utilized; and,
• preparing audit reports recommending improvements.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficient in using a computer as well as Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
  
  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
  
  

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.