Internal Auditor II, III, or IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

3d•$5,099 - $8,305•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs moderately complex to advanced auditing work for the Internal Audit Division. Work involves planning, scheduling, coordinating, conducting, and reporting the results of audits of the Health and Human Services (HHS) System (Health and Human Services Commission and Department of State Health Services) functions and records; determining whether established agency goals, procedures, and objectives are accomplished; evaluating agency compliance with policies, laws, rules, and regulations; assessing the adequacy of controls intended to safeguard assets; and determining whether HHS System resources are being used efficiently and effectively. Work is performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and agency policies and procedures. Work is performed under limited supervision with moderate to extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards
Knowledge of Generally accepted government auditing standards
Knowledge of Health and human services programs
Knowledge of Internal audit procedures and processes
Knowledge of Accounting methods and systems
Knowledge of Statistical sampling and evaluating sampled results
Skill in Analyzing and evaluating program and policy issues.
Skill in Interpreting federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Skill in Interpreting policies and procedures relating to programs, management operations, and support services.
Skill in Applying internal auditing or accounting principles and practices.
Skill in Communicating orally and in writing effectively.
Skill in Interacting with individuals at all levels.
Skill in Managing conflict, negotiating resolutions, and resolving problems effectively.
Skill in Promoting teamwork.
Skill in Using computers and related equipment, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
Ability to Apply management principles and preferred business practices.
Ability to Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to Effectively prioritize, organize, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Actively working towards an audit certification (preferred for Internal Auditor IV).

Responsibilities

Obtains background information, prepares and conducts interviews with executive management and staff, and develops project risk assessments to establish audit objectives and scope of work to be performed; estimates necessary efforts and budget hours to perform audit tasks; prepares, reviews, or approves audit planning documents including planning conference memos and audit work programs; and participates in entrance conferences with agency management to discuss audit objectives and scope. Performs these activities using independent judgement.
Performs audit fieldwork on agency programs and processes, including documenting results, developing relevant and accurate conclusions and recommendations, evaluating agency compliance with policies, laws, rules and regulations, determining whether HHS Systems resources are used efficiently and effectively, and testing and evaluating controls, including assessing the adequacy of controls intended to safeguard assets. May assign or supervise the work of audit staff.
Prepares or reviews working papers and audit report findings and recommendations; coordinates management responses; ensures necessary audit steps are completed and properly documented; ensures audit documentation is in compliance with applicable audit standards, policies, and procedures and that evidence fully supports conclusions, findings, and recommendations. Creates, analyzes and evaluates information and translates it into easily understandable and concise documents and oral presentations for agency executives.
Monitors status of projects and prepares routine and ad hoc reports; coordinates and develops documentation and responses to status requests, special projects, and special requests for assistance from internal and external entities to include the Legislature and federal and state entities. May lead a small project with support. Performs other duties as assigned. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Communicates with HHS System management and staff, and with external contacts to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems or complaints; and ensures audit working papers and reports are objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely.
In addition to project duties, conducts risk assessment interviews, updates TeamRisk, and performs verifications of outstanding recommendations and ensures the work is accurate and timely. Effectively manages and completes multiple assignments in a timely manner.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.