A903 External Auditor III or IV - Compliance Division

External Auditor IIIPerforms complex audit work in the Compliance Division, External Audit Advisory Services Section, to include audits of financial, administrative and/or technical functions, and of departmental grants, contracts and agreements to determine compliance with Department policies, procedures, directives and relevant laws. Work involves planning, organizing and conducting audits in compliance with professional auditing standards; maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information and administering other management-related programs. Work requires contact with departmental executives, managers and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.External Auditor IVPerforms advanced audit work in the Compliance Division, External Audit Advisory Services Section, including audits of contractors, consultant engineering firms, and subrecipientsâ™ financial and grant management functions and compliance with Department contracts, policies, and relevant laws. Work also includes advisory service/consulting engagements over Department programs. Work involves planning, organizing, conducting and assistance in overseeing audits in compliance with professional auditing standards; maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information and other management-related programs. Work requires contact with departmental executives, managers, governmental officials and third parties. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct responsibility for the work product. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Essential Duties:External Auditor IIIMay serve as a project leader. Conducts or assists in internal control studies and risk assessments. Develops audit programs to include objectives and audit procedures. Reviews work papers to ensure adequate documentation of work performed, conclusions and findings Prepares final audit reports for submission to Department management and/or Texas Transportation Commission. Provides expert assistance regarding compliance requirements to departmental executives, managers and supervisors. Conducts interviews and briefings with departmental staff to include executives/managers to obtain information and to present results of the preliminary survey and the audit program. Monitors changes in policies and procedures, and relevant local, state and federal laws. Plans and performs audit and advisory services work in accordance with applicable standards, assisting the team in ensuring that all deadlines of the project are met. Produces clear, concise, and accurate audit documentation that addresses audit objectives and complies with applicable standards and section policies; provides, sufficient audit evidence to support work performed, audit findings, and recommendations. Interprets technical information, policies, regulations, and contracts; and identifies risks of non-compliance or fraud. Identifies and obtains appropriate and necessary information to conduct audit and advisory service work; determines root cause of engagement findings and formulates recommendations to address findings. Performs desk reviews of sub-recipient Single Audit reports in accordance to established procedures, including preparing management decision letters to follow up on sub recipient findings on TxDOT pass-through programs. Performs other job responsibilities assigned, including manual reviews, follow-up procedures, special projects, and coordination with external audit providers. Presents or assists in presenting audit results to Department executives/managers. Performs other duties as assigned.External Auditor IVAll of the above andConducts interviews/briefings with departmental staff to include executives/managers to obtain information and/or keep them apprised of the audit requirements. Leads, plans, coord inates, and oversees periodic audit reviews of departmental programs, and of contractors, consultant engineering firms and grants. Leads the coordination of audit field work to ensure timely completion of the audit program. Performs risk assessments and assesses the design and effectiveness of internal controls. Presents/oversees the presentation of audit reports and results to Department executives and managers. Reviews all work papers and reports to ensure adequate documentation of work performed, conclusions and findings. Trains other less experienced auditors and/or administrative staff and serves as an experienced resource. Develops audit programs to include objectives and audit procedures. Participates in the staff development of auditors through coaching, counseling, training, providing input on career conversations and advising the supervisor on training needs. Prepares final audit reports for submission to Department management and/or Texas Transportation Commission. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.