TDI - Internal Audit - Internal Auditor II

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers' compensation system, perform the duties of the State Fire Marshal's Office, and educate and protect consumers. Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding career in public service. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Benefits of working at TDI:

• Flexible work schedules.

• Work-life-balance.

• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.

• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.

• 20+ holidays every year.

• Career advancement opportunities.

• Free parking.

• 401(k) and 457 Programs. 

• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%). 

• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.

• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

Before you apply:

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements. 

Internal Auditor II 

Are you an auditor or compliance specialist who is interested in improving how audits are performed? Do you like thinking of ways audits can be more effective, efficient, and more valuable? Would you like to try new audit methods and approaches? If so, join TDI's Internal Audit division and help us continue rethinking how state government audits are performed. 

You'll have the opportunity to help shape how we manage audit and advisory projects. You'll learn about and apply agile audit and risk assessment techniques while building a strong understanding of TDI's programs and operations. You'll use that knowledge to identify and assess risks, develop advisory projects, and help deliver meaningful results for the agency.

An Internal Auditor II performs moderately complex (journey-level) internal auditing work. Work involves examining systems, investigating, and reviewing internal records, reports, financial statements, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with state statutes, rules, and internal procedures; and assisting with internal audit and advisory services for program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness or for improvements in governance, risk management, and control processes. Work is performed under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position:

Assists with assurance and advisory projects depending on experience, which include: 

• Conducting follow-up assessments to determine implementation status of recommendations.

• Assisting project managers in developing audit scopes, programs, objectives, procedures, and deliverables that test controls and provides a conclusion on the audit objectives.

• In a developing capacity examine, analyze, sample, and test 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; and report erroneous or questionable transactions.

• Reviewing processes and programs to identify potential fraud or ethical concerns.

• Collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data, extracting information that is significant to the audit, advisory services, or other engagements.

• Conducting research related to the audit, advisory services, or other engagements; developing conclusions on the collected data; and reporting erroneous or questionable transactions and findings.

• Conducting audit-related interviews and meetings. 

• Preparing working papers to document the results of the work performed, including interviews, data analysis, and other documentation.

• Reviewing and documenting applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and financial and administrative controls for the development of audit procedures.

• Assisting in initiatives to support the Internal Audit team.

• May participate in other special projects or studies assigned to and within the Internal Audit division.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

This position requires: 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, information technology, economics, or a related field.

• One (1) year of experience in internal or external audit, advisory, compliance, or consultative projects.

• Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Additional job details: 

• This position requires regular work attendance. 

• Travel may be required for up to  5% of the time.

• The interview will include a timed excel assessment.

Preferences for this position include: 

• Experience in conducting or assisting with information system audits or compliance projects. 

• At least one (1) years¿ experience in leading audit, advisory, or compliance projects.

• Experience using Teammate+.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.

• Institute of Internal Audit Standards (Red Book) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow Book).

• Internal audit process and internal control framework.

• Texas Internal Auditing Act (Government Code Chapter 2102).

• Generally accepted accounting and auditing methods, procedures, and systems.

• Information technology principles, technology principles, terminology, queries, and automated systems.

• Management systems and system/process mapping.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Problem solving and critical thinking.

• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint. 

• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs, such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.

• Developing clear and concise written and verbal communication.

• Working professionally with internal and external clients.

• Using tact and diplomacy to facilitate discussions.

• Sampling techniques.

• Self-development.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.

• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Display sound judgment, make ethical choices, and uphold integrity.

• Adhere to TDI¿s internal policies and procedures.

• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.

• Analyze and solve work-related problems and work on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.

• Work both independently and as a team player.   

• Apply audit standards.

• Apply critical thinking to review documents, policies, and procedures.

• Work on multiple projects as needed.

• Gather, understand, and analyze accurate and relevant data and information.

• Evaluate documents for accuracy and legal conformance.

• Write clear and concise written communications and audit reports.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients.

• Maintain professionalism during presentations and meetings with clients.

• Meet established deadlines or negotiate changes to timeframes, if necessary.

• Be adaptive to changing work environments/requirements.

Military Employment Preference

Get help translating your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Redact personal or sensitive information from all attachments.

To receive a military employment preference, you must submit the required documents, as applicable, with your application. See Military Employment Preference.

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following: 

36B, 36A, 70C, FIN10, F&S, 3451, 3402, 3404, 6F0X1, 65FX

Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information: 

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

You may apply through CAPPS Agency Career Site or Work in Texas (WIT).

The following information is required with your submission. Your submission must include complete:

• Employment history (month and year)
• Duties and responsibilities
• Education
• Certifications
• Licenses
• Employment questions*

We may reject submissions that do not include all the required information. 

*If you are applying through WIT, log into CAPPS Agency Career Site to access employment questions and review your submission.