Audit Coordinator

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Brief Job Description:

Audit Coordinator for Compliance Division

Come work for an organization that is interesting, challenging, and fosters an environment of continuous learning while making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Are you someone that enjoys an interesting and challenging career? Are you wanting to continually learn new things? Do you possess self-motivation, initiative and want the opportunity to demonstrate it? If you answered yes to these questions, we have a position for you! Our positions are primarily remote work, offer competitive salaries, a great benefits package, flexible work schedules, and paid training.

The Audit Coordinator (Auditor V) performs highly advanced auditing, analytical, and technical assistance work coordinating with external audit entities, Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) executives and managers in support of all applicable divisions and offices. Work involves analyzing highly complex and high-risk audit issues and assisting programs and executive management in developing strategies for resolving outstanding audit issues. This position also provides guidance to assist executives and managers in preparing management responses to findings and recommendations contained in draft external audit reports. Tracks and monitors the status of recommendations, reviews supporting documentation when corrective action plans are reported as implemented and prepares status reports for executive management. External audits are performed by State and Federal oversight entities. Internal audits are performed by the Audit and Compliance Division and the Office of Inspector General. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Work is performed under minimal direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

EJF Task 1 - External Audit Liaison and Coordination

Serves as liaison and point of contact with external audit and oversight entities. Procures office workspace and building access for external audit staff. Schedules and attends status meetings and entrance and exit conferences. Coordinates and tracks information requests and responses. Ensures HHSC and DSHS management and staff associated with an audit area are aware of external audit processes. Communicates potential audit issues identified by external auditors with HHSC and DSHS executive management and Audit and Compliance management. Facilitates the development of management responses and reviews the corrective action plans for sufficiency. Provides consultative and technical assistance to HHSC and DSHS managers and executives preparing management responses to address audit recommendations. Prepares Action Memos and documents for routing, review, and approval to distribute from the Executive Commissioner’s Office. Provides approved responses to external audit entities. (40%)

EJF Task 2 - Audit Resolution

Researches and analyzes highly complex and high-risk audit issues and assists program and executive management to identify and develop strategies for outstanding (unresolved) audit issues. Coordinates with representatives of other HHS agencies and external audit and oversight entities to resolve issues and makes oral and written presentations detailing resolution methodologies and strategies. (25%)

EJF Task 3 - Status Updates

Tracks, requests, evaluates, and compiles the status of actions planned to address unresolved external and internal audit recommendations. Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of information associated with assigned external audits contained in the audit tracking system. Requests and receives progress reports from HHS agency program and management to update the status of actions taken and planned to address audit issues. Prepares periodic status reports on outstanding audit issues for HHS and DSHS executives and management. Receives requests for updates from external audit entities. Coordinates, edits, and prepares summaries of the current status of actions taken and planned to address outstanding (unresolved) audit issues for Audit and Compliance Management review. (20%)

EJF Task 4 – Corrective Action Plan Validation

Performs high level validation of program’s assertion that identified risks and corrective action plans have been implemented in accordance with the Compliance Division policies and procedures. Provides guidance to the program area regarding the adequacy of the actions taken to resolve the audit issues. (15%)

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.

It is preferred but not required that the individual in the Auditor V position hold at least one of the following professional designations: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) and must have at least five years of auditing experience or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Policies, functions, and operations of health and human services programs

• Audit procedures, processes, and generally accepted government auditing standards

Skill in:

• Interpersonal relationships, including the ability to negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of personnel in governmental entities

• Scheduling and coordinating meetings

• Performing research

• Project management in planning, performing, and reviewing audit work designed to achieve audit objectives

• Use of computer software programs, including statistical software and automated audit working papers software

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively in a team environment

• Effectively communicate orally and in writing

• Analyze audit results and recommendation to determine the best course or action to resolve audit issues and address audit recommendations.

• Identify, gather, and analyze accurate and relevant information involving complex program, policy, and audit issues

• Gather, analyze, and evaluate highly complicated and technical information and translate it into easily understandable and concise written documents and reports, or into presentations for agency managers and executives

  
  

Initial Screening Criteria:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.

Five years of audit experience or equivalent.

Additional Information:

Not applicable.

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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 1-888-894-4747. 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.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form