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ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS OAG - Internal Audit | Internal Auditor II | 24-0680 in Austin, Texas

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Internal Audit Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Internal Auditor that performs moderately complex (journey-level) internal auditing work. Work involves examining, investigating, and reviewing internal records, reports, financial statements, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with state statutes and internal regulations; and conducting internal audit and advisory services for program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness or for improvements in governance, risk management, and control processes. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the States 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 Assists with internal audits and/or audits that are primarily small to medium in scale; assists in the planning and performance of complex to highly complex financial, operational or non-audit service engagements; 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 and 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 internal audit plan; conducts post-audit assessments (follow-up audits); arranges and conducts entrance and exit conferences 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 Briefs management on project status and emerging issues, as needed Participates in training curriculum development and conducts formal training courses on new methods and procedures 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: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for therequired education on a year-for-year basis: auditing, accounting, business administration, finance, or economics Experience: Two years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: auditing, accounting, business administration, finance, or economics. Knowledge of accounting, financial, or auditing work 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-financ al processes; conducting risk assessments; and system/process mapping. Knowledge of auditing standards 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 ofprograms, policies, and procedures. Skill in the use of computers and associate software applications Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines 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 documents for accuracy and legal conformance, and to communicate effectively Ability to analyze problems and recommend and present alternative solutions 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 Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, or a closely related discipline. Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) [Copy of certification required at time of interview] Experience: Three years 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 as a team leader and skill in project planning and management Experience using audit management software (e.g., Teammate), Access, and Audit Command Language 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

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