Location: Austin,TX, USA
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Functional Title: Internal Auditor
Job Title: Internal Auditor V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: TCCO ADMIN
Posting Number: 1398
Closing Date: 06/06/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Salary Range: $36.79 - $62.23
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:
Travel:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Part time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4616 W HOWARD LN
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MOS Codes:
3402,3404,3408,8844,2R0X1,310X,36A,651X,65FX,6F0X1,70C,751X,87Q0,8I200,FIN10,F&S
Brief Job Description:
Performs highly advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) auditing work for the Texas Civil Commitment Office. Serves as the agency's Internal Auditor in compliance with Title 10, Chapter 2102, of the Texas Government Code. Establishes an internal auditing program to provide an independent analysis and evaluation of the agency's internal controls and the quality of performance in carrying out its assigned responsibilities. Conducts, plans, schedules, coordinates, and reviews audits and results; and provides guidance and assistance related to governmental auditing. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
* Completes an Annual Risk Assessment of all agency programs and services using standard risk assessment techniques to identify programs and services with the greatest risk potential. 10%
* Develops an Annual Audit Plan utilizing Risk Assessment results to prioritize the reviews of agency programs and services, and to allocate audit resources. 10%
* Prepares the mandated Annual Audit Report in the prescribed form and content and submits it by the required deadline. 10%
* Develops audit scopes, programs, objectives, procedures, and deliverables. Performs audits, documents results, prepares audit reports, reviews recommendations and draft reports with clients, finalizes reports and presents them to agency management and governing board. 35%
* Examines and analyzes operations, internal control structures and systems, and records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with legal regulations. 20%
* Conducts post-audit assessments and follows up to evaluate the timely implementation of recommendations and their effectiveness. 10%
* Acts as liaison with outside auditors and coordinates management responses for external audits. May plan, assign, and/or supervise work of others. 5%
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs):
* Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards, procedures and techniques.
* Knowledge of state governmental internal auditing requirements, laws, rules and regulations.
* Knowledge of finance administration and state and federal laws pertaining to public and governmental funds.
* Knowledge of state procurement and contracting laws, rules, regulations and requirements.
* Knowledge of computer technology principles, terminology and automated systems.
* Ability to accurately document audit results and compose clear and concise audit reports.
* Ability to gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information.
* Ability to evaluate program, financial, and management systems for accuracy and legal conformance.
* Skill in effective communication and interaction with agency staff, other agency representatives, state and federal auditors, and local governments' staff and elected/appointed officials.
* Skill in the use of computers, associated software applications, and sampling techniques.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
Must be a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Initial Screening Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field PLUS two years of Internal Audit work experience.
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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.
ADA Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-###-####. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
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