Audit Coordinator

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Audit Coordinator (Auditor V) performs highly advanced auditing, analytical, and technical assistance work coordinating with external audit entities, Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) executives and managers in support of all applicable divisions and offices. Work involves analyzing highly complex and high-risk audit issues and assisting programs and executive management in developing strategies for resolving outstanding audit issues. This position also provides guidance to assist executives and managers in preparing management responses to findings and recommendations contained in draft external audit reports. Tracks and monitors the status of recommendations, reviews supporting documentation when corrective action plans are reported as implemented and prepares status reports for executive management. External audits are performed by State and Federal oversight entities. Internal audits are performed by the Audit and Compliance Division and the Office of Inspector General. Performs other tasks as assigned. Work is performed under minimal direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
At least five years of auditing experience or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

Responsibilities

Serves as liaison and point of contact with external audit and oversight entities. Procures office workspace and building access for external audit staff. Schedules and attends status meetings and entrance and exit conferences. Coordinates and tracks information requests and responses. Ensures HHSC and DSHS management and staff associated with an audit area are aware of external audit processes. Communicates potential audit issues identified by external auditors with HHSC and DSHS executive management and Audit and Compliance management. Facilitates the development of management responses and reviews the corrective action plans for sufficiency. Provides consultative and technical assistance to HHSC and DSHS managers and executives preparing management responses to address audit recommendations. Prepares Action Memos and documents for routing, review, and approval to distribute from the Executive Commissioner’s Office. Provides approved responses to external audit entities.
Researches and analyzes highly complex and high-risk audit issues and assists program and executive management to identify and develop strategies for outstanding (unresolved) audit issues. Coordinates with representatives of other HHS agencies and external audit and oversight entities to resolve issues and makes oral and written presentations detailing resolution methodologies and strategies.
Tracks, requests, evaluates, and compiles the status of actions planned to address unresolved external and internal audit recommendations. Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of information associated with assigned external audits contained in the audit tracking system. Requests and receives progress reports from HHS agency program and management to update the status of actions taken and planned to address audit issues. Prepares periodic status reports on outstanding audit issues for HHS and DSHS executives and management. Receives requests for updates from external audit entities. Coordinates, edits, and prepares summaries of the current status of actions taken and planned to address outstanding (unresolved) audit issues for Audit and Compliance Management review.
Performs high level validation of program’s assertion that identified risks and corrective action plans have been implemented in accordance with the Compliance Division policies and procedures. Provides guidance to the program area regarding the adequacy of the actions taken to resolve the audit issues.