RETIREMENT COMPLIANCE AUDITOR - 72003123

Retirement Compliance Auditor - 72003123

Conduct audits of the payroll and personnel records of participating agencies of the Florida Retirement System to determine the accuracy of reports submitted to the department and to assess the degree of compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and coverage agreements.

Specifically, this employee's duties include :

(1) Develop assignment scopes, methodologies, and audit programs.

(2) Analyze supporting evidence, draw logical conclusions, and develop appropriate findings and recommendations.

(3) Prepares thorough, complete and accurate documentation of work performed, oral and written briefings, and assisting audit management in preparing draft reports, final reports, and summary letters.

(4) Travel statewide to perform on-site audits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Some knowledge of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, United States Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards, Institute of Internal Auditor's Professional Practices Framework and Standards, the Association of Inspectors' General Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association's Standards

Ability to understand, interpret and appropriately apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to express facts and ideas in a succinct and organized manner and make clear and convincing oral presentations

Ability to analyze problems using sound reasoning to identify alternative solutions and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments based upon objectives, identify problems and opportunities, monitor progress, and accomplish goals

Ability to learn and develop an understanding of complex organizational and financial processes and systems

Ability to establish and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with others by listening and facilitating open exchange of ideas

Experience with Microsoft Office products

DMS values : Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications :

Six years of professional experience in the area of auditing, fiscal work, or statistics. A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A minimum of 1 years of experience in a retirement program at the Florida Division of Retirement or a minimum of 1 year experience auditing in an Office of Inspector General. This position may require travel.

Our Organization and Mission :

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS' Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida's state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, "We serve those who serve Florida."

Division of Retirement :

The mission of the Division of Retirement (division) is to deliver a high quality, innovative, and cost-effective retirement system. The division currently has 221 full-time retirement staff and manages a FY 2025-26 operating budget of $48,864,720. The division administers the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan, currently the fifth largest state retirement system in the US with more than 1.1 million active, retired, and terminated vested members and $191.6 billion in assets. The division pays out $12.9 billion a year in retiree benefits and maintains the service history, vesting and membership status records, and collects nearly $5.5 billion annually in employer and employee contributions from more than 1,000 employers for all FRS members.

Special Notes :

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses :

DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov

DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.