OAG - Internal Audit | Internal Auditor III | 24-0681
Austin, Texas
Employer: CAPPS
Industry: Business and Financial Operations
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Internal Audit Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Internal Auditor that performs advanced (senior-level) internal auditing work. Work involves overseeing and/or conducting, planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reviewing auditors and reporting results; and providing guidance and assistance in governmental auditing to improve governance, risk management, and internal control processes. May supervise the work of others.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Internal Audit Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Internal Auditor that performs advanced (senior-level) internal auditing work. Work involves overseeing and/or conducting, planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reviewing auditors and reporting results; and providing guidance and assistance in governmental auditing to improve governance, risk management, and internal control processes. May supervise the work of others.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Performs the planning and performance of routine as well as complex to highly complex financial/operational internal audit and non-audit service engagements that are primarily medium to large in scale;
- Performs the planning of information technology and information security audits.
- Collects and analyzes data relevant to engagement scope and objectives; identifies and summarizes potential audit issues by researching the topic through interviews, document reviews, prior audit findings, and other research techniques. Reaches conclusions based on audit evidence and makes recommendations to improve agency operations. Develops and assists with the development of audit objectives and scope, including audit budget, project schedule, and deliverables, Develops and assists with the development of audit programs; assists with the review audit working papers for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with professional audit standards.
- Assists in the performance of risk assessments and other data gathering for the development of the audit plan; conducts post-audit assessments (follow-up audits); arranges and conducts entrance and exit conferences (as assigned) as part of the overall engagement planning and management process; prepares and edits reports for management review, including summaries, findings, conclusions, and recommendations; supervises others as needed.
- Participates in training curriculum development and may conduct formal training courses on new methods and procedures for the division.
- Performs related work as assigned
- Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
- Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
- Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: auditing, accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or Agency related operational process experience
- Experience: Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: auditing, accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or Agency related operational process experience
- Knowledge of accounting, financial, or auditing work
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; generally accepted accounting principles; information technology principles and general terminology; financial and non-financial business processes; conducting risk assessments; and system or operational process mapping.
- Knowledge of auditing standards (generally accepted governmental and international standards for professional practice of internal auditing) and ethics requirements; reviews applicable laws, regulations, and procedures to determine compliance
- Knowledge of organization development and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures
- Skill in the use of computers and associated software applications
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Skill in performing data analysis using software applications such as MS Excel, Access, and Audit Command Language
- Skill in effective oral and written communication, including communicating audit findings effectively, composing and organizing summaries, memos, correspondence, and related materials
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
- Ability to compose clear and concise audit reports, to gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information, to evaluate accounting and management operations systems for accuracy and legal conformance, and to accurately complete and assemble audit working papers, to communicate effectively
- Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others
- Ability to analyze problems and recommend and present alternative solutions
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
- Ability to work with others in a collegial office environment
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
- Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
- Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
- Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
- Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 25%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Four years or more of increasingly responsible professional auditing experience in a state agency with audits conducted following generally accepted governmental and international standards for professional practice of internal auditing
- Experience conducting and/or supervising information technology and security audits or non-audit services.
- Experience using audit management software (e.g., Teammate), Access, Excel, Pivot Tables, and Power Point
- Experience as a team leader and skill in project planning and management
- Certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [Copy of certification required at time of interview]
- Knowledge of organization development and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
- Working knowledge of auditing standards (generally accepted governmental and international standards for professional practice of internal auditing) and ethic requirements.
- Working knowledge of information technology principles, information security auditing standards and information systems controls.
TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Created: 2024-06-05
Reference: 00042741
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Austin
ZIP: 78749
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