The Internal Auditor II - IT, under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit, performs reviews and audits of Technology Operations and activities as well as other internal audit projects; reviews uniform accounting systems for in-school accounts; performs interim tests of transactions and internal accounts; evaluates compliance with Board financial management policies and procedures; compiles periodic financial and compliance reviews and analysis.   Assists and conducts special investigations for fraud, waste and abuse of PGCPS resources.    

 Conducts confidential audits of departments and schools to determine the adequacy of internal controls including IT system controls policies and procedures; assessing the degree of accomplishment of financial and compliance objectives; and acceptable accounting and auditing principles;

Determines that assets of individual schools reflected in the School Activity Funds are properly protected and accounted for; that current transactions are promptly and completely recorded and protected against waste, fraud, and loss; and inefficient operations are revealed;

Participates in the performance of audits and reviews of technology, as well as non-IT audit areas; provides assistance on an ad-hoc basis on technology issues that arise in other audits or review projects;

Participates in the preparation of reports on the results of technology and non-technology audits and reviews; offers objective recommendations for improvement of systems, processes, policies, and procedures;

Monitors, educates, and provides information and analysis to management on compliance and technology issues; reviews policies, procedures, and systems and recommends improvements for increased quality and cost effectiveness;

Assists management in planning and process improvement; keeps abreast of new developments in accounting, auditing, and information systems concepts and techniques and applies them as appropriate; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

 Considerable knowledge of government accounting and auditing principles and practices and their applications to a wide variety of audits;

Working knowledge of computer proficiency in networking, databases, spreadsheets, cloud computing, word processing and Oracle applications (preferred);

Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting, internal controls and application controls to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive reports of the related data;

Experience with fraud investigations, risk assessments and IT security issues;

Ability to perform audit assignments and administrative functions independently;

Specialized skills in Information Technology Auditing; and

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred in IT, Education, or any field relating to internal audit, fraud, etc..   A minimum of five (5) years' related experience with at least two (2) years in a computer related or risk assessment environment preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties and responsibilities as outlined above.  Experience in an educational setting is a plus.

Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or any other applicable certification preferred.



Functions as Auditor In-Charge with the responsibility of planning and supervising the work of 1 to 2 Internal Auditors on special assignments as determined by the Director.  Senior leadership responsibilities or Supervisory experience preferred.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb a ladder, and work in confined spaces. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




Not a member of a bargaining unit.