Internal Auditor III-IV

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting complex internal audits, providing guidance and assistance with governmental auditing, and improving governance, risk management, and internal control processes. You will work under general to minimal supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Conduct internal audits within budget that are complex to highly complex in nature or large in scale.
• Implement annual audit plans, including coordinating and conducting audit work to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Develop audit scopes, programs, objectives, procedures, and deliverables that test controls and provide a conclusion on the audit objectives.
• Examine and analyze 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.
• Prepare and maintain formal documentation of work performed in accordance with auditing standards.
• Prepare audit reports, including the preparation of outlines and summaries, specification of internal reviews, preparation of draft reports, review of draft reports with clients, preparation of final reports incorporating client comments as appropriate, and submission of the final reports for review and approval.
• Review audits for completeness, compliance with standards, uniformity in method, and adherence to statutes, departmental ruling, and legal decisions.
• Recommend and advise management regarding changes in business processes, information systems, and accounting or management procedures.
• Present information to key stakeholders, including board members and executive administration.
• Present the presentation of audit reports and results to department executives and managers.
• May assist with conducting the agency-wide annual risk assessment.
• Reviews and identifies changes in professional auditing standards, pronouncements, and federal audit requirements, and notifies management and audit staff.
• Develops and updates standardized audit policies and procedures, templates, charter, and office guidelines for the practical application of professional internal audit standards.
• Reviews processes and programs to identify potential fraud or ethical concerns.
• Acts as a liaison with external auditors, organizations, and law enforcement agencies; and coordinate management responses for internal and external audits.
• Assists in a Quality Assurance Improvement Program, including conducting quality control on other audits and advisory services, conducting self-assessments, and coordinating external peer review.
• Conducts follow-up audit work and assessments to determine the implementation status of recommendations.
• May present items to the Board, and attend and present, as needed, at executive and management meetings, workgroups, and other committees.
• May train and/or oversee the work of others.
• May provide technical assistance, guidance, and/or training to agency staff.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Assists with any special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties and administrative tasks, as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Economics, or a related field.
• Work Experience:
  • Internal Auditor III - three years of full time progressive experience participating in governmental, financial, program area, organizational, performance, policy, information technology, and/or compliance audits.
  • Internal Auditor IV - four years of full time progressive experience participating in governmental, financial, program area, organizational, performance, policy, information technology, and/or compliance audits.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

• One year of previous work experience within the internal audit program of a state agency or state university/university system.
• Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Investments & Derivatives Auditor (CIDA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and/or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
• Experience using TeamMate+
• Experience performing audits of investments, IT systems, or IT security/cybersecurity.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Internal Audit Office and TWDB programs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Knowledge of standards for the professional practice of auditing, information technology principles, terminology, analytics, programming, automated systems, and queries.
• Knowledge of business, financial, and non-financial processes.
• Knowledge of conducting risk assessments.
• Knowledge of system/process mapping.
• Skills using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and Access.
• Skills in the use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in the use of a computer, applicable software and applications, and sampling techniques.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to identify and evaluate risks associated with the Texas Water Development Board.
• Ability to present audit observations and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information.
• Ability to evaluate accounting and management operations systems for accuracy and legal conformance.
• Ability to accurately complete and assemble audit working papers.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical information and explain in non-technical terms.
• Ability to compose clear and concise audit reports.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
• Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance, and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave, and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and/or with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage time, multiple tasks, and priorities effectively.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver's license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed eight hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to train others.

• A copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures and driving record must be submitted at the time of hire. Failure to provide required documentation will result in no further consideration for employment.
• Important Notice: Otherwise qualified candidates who are ultimately considered for potential employment with the Texas Water Development Board may be the subject of a request for any criminal history record information maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the DPS shall not automatically disqualify an individual from employment with the Texas Water Development Board.