What are the responsibilities and job description for the THECB - Internal Auditor V (Lead Internal Auditor) position at TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD?
THECB is observing a hybrid telecommuting schedule with employees required to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.
We are located at the George Herbert Walker Bush building located in the capitol complex at 1801 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701.
- Performs internal audits that are highly complex in nature or primarily large in scale and may oversee others who perform internal audits, including coordinating assignments and audit activities.
- Develops and/or oversees the development of audit scopes, programs, objectives, procedures, and deliverables that test controls and provides a conclusion on the audit objectives.
- Examines and analyzes management operations, internal control structures and systems, information technology databases and systems, and accounting records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with legal regulations.
- Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of working papers to document the results of the work performed, including interviews, data analysis, and other documentation.
- Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of audit reports, including the preparation of outlines, specification of internal reviews, preparation of draft reports, review of draft reports with clients, preparation of the final reports incorporating client comments as appropriate, and submission of the final reports for review and approval.
- Develops audit scopes, programs, objectives, procedures, and deliverables that test controls and provides a conclusion on the audit objectives.
- Develops standardized audit procedures and office guidelines for the practical application of professional internal audit standards.
- Reviews audits for completeness; compliance with standards; uniformity in method; and adherence to statutes, departmental ruling, and legal decisions. Reviews and identifies changes in professional standards, pronouncements, and federal audit requirements, and notifies management and audit staff.
- Reviews processes and programs to identify potential fraud or ethical concerns.
- Presents and/or oversees the presentation of audit reports and results to department executives and managers.
- May act as a liaison with external auditors, organizations, and law enforcement agencies; and coordinates management responses for internal/external audits.
- Assists with the implementation of annual audit plans, including coordinating audit work to ensure timely completion of audits.
- Assists with the development of annual audit plans.
- Assists in the Quality Assurance Improvement Program, including conducting quality control on other audits and advisory services and preparing for the annual internal quality control program or peer review.
- May conduct follow-up assessments to determine implementation status of recommendations.
- May testify before governmental bodies, juries, and courts, or in administrative hearings.
- May supervise the work of others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards; information technology principles, terminology, analytics, programming, automated systems, and queries; management systems; business, financial, and non-financial processes; conducting risk assessments; and system/process mapping.
- Skill in use of a computer, applicable software and applications, sampling techniques, working professionally with internal and external clients, and developing clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Ability to compose clear and concise audit documentation and reports; to gather and analyze accurate and relevant data and information; to quantify results; evaluate documents for accuracy and legal conformance; to conduct effective interviews and meetings; to work independently and/or in a team environment; to manage time and priorities efficiently; to be adaptive to changing work requirements; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
Required Minimum Education and Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience in accounting, auditing, and/or finance work.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, information technology, economics, or a related field is generally preferred.
- Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
- Licensed or certified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
- Experience in performing information technology audit engagements, including audits of information technology governance, security, compliance, and controls assessments.
- Experience in data analysis and management, including collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting information to extract meaningful insights.
Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:
- Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance;
- Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers and telephones;
- Frequent sitting;
- Frequently works under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
Must be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
- Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules, working extended hours as necessary.
- Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission.
Application Requirements:
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/about-us/human-resources/career-opportunities/.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.
Notes to Applicant:
If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.
Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.
Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
- Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
- Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
- Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.
THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.
Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
