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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE

President’s Message Dear Members, I hope you are enjoying your summer and spending plenty of time with your family and friends. I cannot believe we are already in the third quarter. I am sure all of you are well into your annual audit plans by now. The officers of the IIA have also been quite busy planning for our fiscal year. The Houston Chapter hosted the IIA Chapters of Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Brazos Valley, and representatives from the IIA Headquarters for the annual District workshop and exchanged ideas on how to better serve the members. Next, the Officers and Board of Governors had a half-day session to discuss our short- and long-term strategies. The outcomes of this meeting made all of us very excited about our plans for the coming year. Of course, none of these plans will be successful without your support and participation. Even though we did not have a monthly luncheon in July, it has been quite a busy summer so far. Our first CAE Roundtable was held in June, and based on the feedback it was very successful. We plan to continue these on a quarterly basis. The Astros game networking event, held in June, was another successful and sold out event. One of our goals was to host events outside of downtown, given Houston’s sprawling city limits. To this end, we hosted a CPE and networking event last month at Fleming’s Steakhouse in The Woodlands. The speaker was Mark Whitacre, the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in United States history. He is responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990s. We plan to have similar events on the west side of town as well. “The Application Six Sigma Tools” is a new course being offered by the IIA. The Houston Chapter is bringing this to our members in August at less than one-third of the fee charged by the IIA for the same training. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity. If you are interested in report writing, that course will be offered in September. Please feel free to email me with your ideas and suggestions to take the chapter to even greater heights. Rumy Jaleel-Khan

Houston Chapter President

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AUDIT WIRE MONT HLY

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President’s

Message 1

Luncheon and

Registration 2-3

Past Events 4-5

IIA All Star

Conference 6

New Website 7

New Members 8

CIA Review

Courses 9

CAP Update 11

University of

Houston 10

Job Postings 12-18

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The monthly luncheon meetings are held at the Petroleum Club.

This great downtown venue is located at 800 Bell on the 43rd floor of the downtown Exxon-Mobil building. The seated plate lunch begins at 11:30, with the program beginning at noon. Both public and valet parking are available.

Please note online registration is open until 9:00AM he day of the event, and as a result walk-in registration is no longer active.

Luncheon Topics and Speaker Information

I IA HOU S TON

CHAPT E R

O F F I C E R S 2 0 1 4 - 1 5

PRESIDENT

Rumy Jaleel-Khan

Deloitte

VP ADMINISTRATION

Susan Willrodt

Halliburton

VP FINANCE

Ed Tucker

Calpine

VP COMMUNICATIONS

Eric Murray

Deloitte VP ACADEMIC RELATIONS

Jamie DuBray

Chevron

VP TECHNOLOGY

Mary Hall

Texas Children’s

VP SEMINARS

Greg Bone

Anadarko

VP MEMBERSHIP

Ryan O’Day

PwC

SECRETARY

Tracy Hebert

Plains All American

NEWSLETTER EDITORS

Jamie Dugas

Deloitte

Jenny Meyers

Deloitte

Day of Meeting Plated lunch

begins at 11:30 am

Pricing: Early IIA

Member: $30

Non-Member and Regular Registration IIA

Member: $40

Valet Parking: $7

Meeting Location Petroleum Club 800 Bell on the

43rd floor


Upcoming Topics and SpeakersUpcoming Topics and SpeakersUpcoming Topics and Speakers

Date Topic(s) Speaker(s)

August 4 Operational Auditing: Supply Chain (Luncheon

Only) Jimmy Parker (Director of Finance -

Sales, ConAgra Foods) August 4 - 6 Lean Six Sigma Tools for Internal Audit Seminar

September 8 Brain Games for Auditors (Luncheon Only)

September 8 One Day Fraud Seminar: Critical Thinking and

Big Data

Toby Groves

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August Topic and Speaker Luncheon Topic: Operational Auditing: Evaluating the Supply Chain Speaker: Jimmy Parker, Director of Finance - Sales, ConAgra Foods Luncheon Objectives: • Clarifying the objectives of the supply chain operational audit and identifying key

factors to determine appropriate scoping • Identifying potential areas of “waste” consistent with Lean principles • Providing a process overview to aid in process understanding and highlight

opportunities for improvement • Gaining an understanding of process output and performance measures • Conducting supply chain process re-engineering Additional Optional 3 Day Session Topic: Houston IIA Lean Six Sigma Tools for Internal Audit When: Monday, August 4, 2014 - Wednesday, August 6, 2014; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Seminar Objectives: At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will understand: • The basic Six Sigma tools that can be used during the planning and fieldwork phases of an internal

audit to enhance audit effectiveness • The ability to provide deeper insight into business operations • How to identify process streamlining opportunities About the Speaker: Jimmy Parker began his audit career with the U.S. Marine Corps Non Applied Fund Audit Services and retired after more than 20 years of active service. He served as a manager within the internal audit services group with Deloitte & Touche, Chicago; as a senior manager in the risk advisory services practice of Ernst & Young’s Detroit office; and was a financial audit manager in the internal audit department of Federal-Mogul Corp in Southfield, Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He holds numerous certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor, Certification in Control Self-Assessment, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified in Financial Management, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and Certified in Production and Inventory Management. Jimmy has facilitated internal audit courses for The IIA for more than 15 years. Prerequisites: None Experience Level: Basic Recommended Luncheon credit hours: 1.0 hours Recommended credit hours - Optional 3-Day Seminar: 24.0 hours

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Networking Event in the Woodlands


Houston IIA Chapter Events

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The Houston Chapter hosted a networking event on July 17th at Fleming's Steakhouse in the Woodlands. The event commenced with a one hour training session on Fraud and Ethics presented by Mark Whitacre, the highest ranked executive of a Fortune 500 company to become a whistle-blower and whose story became the inspiration for the movie "The Informant". A post training networking reception was held after which included appetizers and an assortment of adult beverages.

The feedback from both the speaker and participants was extremely positive with many of the seventy-five participants staying after to enjoy the camaraderie amongst fellow auditors. As part of the Houston Chapter’s mission, the Board and Officer team strives to serve and connect our members through professional development and membership activities. We will continue to look for more opportunities to have these types of events in various locations throughout the year!


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CAE Roundtable A Houston IIA CAE Roundtable event was held on June 3, 2014. 26 CAEs participated in the event which was hosted by LyondellBassell. The session included a key note presentation by the Lyondell-Bassell Chief Information Security Officer as well as a breakfast/networking session, roundtable discussion, and box lunch. Key Note Presentation: “Bringing in the Business - Transitioning to a Risk-Based Business Model for Security and Information Risk Management” - Discussion was around how to build a security system that is directly linked to the Company’s risks and business model, not just rolling out information security controls and processes. Questions asked and discussed: 1. Who does your Board hold accountable for IT Security? 2. Who does your CIO report to within the company? 3. Does IT cover business systems and/or process control networks? 4. Do companies look at security around 3rd party devices used in the business? 5. How many companies have a Chief Information Security Officer? 6. How many companies are doing International acquisitions and do you audit them and how soon

after the acquisition do you audit? 7. Has anyone done an Integration Plan Risk Assessment for acquisitions? 8. Does your company allow user admin access on PC’s? 9. Does your company allow employees to borrow tools or equipment?

Thanks to Keith Kahl and LyondellBassell for hosting this great event!

Houston IIA Night with the Astros The Houston Chapter hosted a networking event at the Houston Astros game on June 4, 2014. Forty-two members had a chance to mingle with their fellow IIA members and enjoy an evening of baseball.


Houston IIA Chapter Events

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IIA All Star Conference

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Visit www.theiia.org/goto/AllStar2014 to register!


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New Chapter Website Launches Soon!

Sneak Peak at the Future Chapter Website It’s been a busy year getting our new Houston Chapter website; however, we are almost there. Look for launch of the new website in early September or sooner! The enhancements made to the new website will elevate the look and functionality of the Chapter’s website to the next level! Many of these new features will enhance our Chapter membership experience, including: • Similarity to The IIA international website • Rotating banner on the front page containing latest news and events from both The IIA and

Houston Chapter • Updated members only section utilizing the same user account and password as your IIA login • Current news • Other areas such as News, Job Postings, Training, and Events will present both the Houston posts

along with the The IIA’s and include links to the correct IIA page. • Repository for important chapter documents

♦ We have already taken advantage of this by capturing historical Chapter documentation! All of these new features mean our Houston members will be more productive and more informed with the new Houston website! Here is a sneak peak at the updated home page and job postings section.

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Welcome to Our New Members!!! We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members!

If you see these people at the monthly luncheon, please be sure to introduce yourself!

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Please ensure your member profile is updated by visiting www.theiia.org in order to continue receiving Houston Chapter announcements and communications.

Abiodun Oyelami Julie Smith (Clear Creek ISD) Ahmed Osman (Shell Oil Company) Kathy Dang (Exterran)

Aiman Aazid (Deloitte & Touche LLP) Kim Rice (EP Energy) Andrea Tsiampis (Live Nation Entertainment) Kingsley McGowan (St Mary's College of California)

Aubrey Bratcher (Distribution NOW) Kristina Gray (ENSCO International Inc.) Bret Rowland (Shell Oil Company) Lisa Nord (Baker Hughes, Inc.)

Bryan Stewart (Weatherford International Ltd.) Michael Mahoney (Independence Contract Drilling) Chad Parkhurst (Pricewaterhouse Coopers) Michael Watters (Shell Oil Company)

Chan Chan (Waste Management Inc) Mike Short (FDIC Library) Clay Warzecha (Ernst & Young) Nadia Arain (Deloitte & Touche LLP)

Cyndi Kernan (Stinnett & Associates LLC) Olga Turner (Ernst & Young) Cynthia Deere (Shell Oil Company) Omer Butt (Live Nation Entertainment)

Dalissa Gaines (First National Bank Texas) Saleem Bhayani (Horne LLP) Daniel Wong (Ernst & Young) Seizaburo Takeuchi (MODEC Inc.)

Denis Tenyah Sheena Shah (Live Nation Entertainment) Emily Navarro (Centrica) Solomon Inkori (Shell Oil Company)

Emily Oglesby (Protiviti Inc.) Sylvia Nevarez (Baker Hughes, Inc.) Ghizlane Chattou (Waste Management Inc.) TJ Shedrick (UHY Advisors)

Gracie Xia (Lehigh University) Tony Zavala (Waste Management Inc.) Jacquelyn Wulf (Distribution NOW) Tracey Ousey (Baker Hughes, Inc.)

Jill LaVergne (Protiviti Inc.) Zulma Perez (ABM Inc.) John Flanagin (Waste Connections Inc.)

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Prepare to Pass the CIA Exam

If you’ve made the decision to enhance your career by earning the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation, the Houston Chapter can help you achieve your goals with The IIA’s CIA Learning System™. The IIA’s CIA Learning System is an interactive print and online self-study review program designed by CIA-certified industry experts to help you learn, review, and apply the key CIA content. This approach will help you build on foundational elements of internal auditing and master key concepts needed to pass the CIA exam. This program includes: • Comprehensive print materials teaching the entire global CIA exam syllabus • Interactive online resources:

• Pre- and post-tests to gauge your starting knowledge and advancements • Section quizzes to test your comprehension and retention • Flashcards and glossary • CIA practice exam to build confidence for the computer-based CIA exam

For more information or to try a demo, visit www.LearnCIA.com/overview. Wondering how long it will take you to prepare for the exam? Create your free, personalized study plan at www.LearnCIA.com/my-cia-review-plan.


CIA Review Courses

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http://www.LearnCIA.com/overview

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Greetings from the University of Houston!

University of Houston Internal Audit Program The Internal Audit Program at the C.T. Bauer College of Business was recently recognized by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) as a Center of Excellence. There are only 5 other schools around the world and only 2 other schools in the United States that hold the same designation. Internal Audit Certificate Undergraduate students may obtain the Internal Audit Certificate by completing the following three courses with at least a “B” letter grade:

ACCT 4375 – Internal Audit Entity Control Environment ACCT 4397 – Enterprise Risk Management ACCT 4397 – Information Security Foundations

Advanced Internal Audit Certificate Graduate students may obtain the Advanced Internal Audit Certificate by completing the following four graduate accounting electives:

ACCT 7397 – Governance, Risk, and Compliance ACCT 7385 – Fraud Examination ACCT 7370 – Advanced Auditing ACCT 7397 – Advanced Internal Audit

University of Houston Internal Audit Student Association We are a professional organization that is closely related to the Internal Audit Program at the UH C.T. Bauer College of Business. We currently offer members the opportunity network with other internal audit professionals and to learn about internal audit related issues at the monthly luncheons that are hosted by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Houston chapter. This will allow our members to network with companies and to learn about internal audit related issues. Our Members Our members are mostly comprised of students studying Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems. However, IASA welcomes all undergraduate, post-bachelor and graduate students currently enrolled in courses in the C.T. Bauer College of Business. Students who have a desire to learn more about the internal audit profession are encouraged to join IASA. Goals of IASA Our goal is to advocate internal audit as a career choice for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. IASA will accomplish this by supplementing classroom instruction with professional development resources, networking opportunities, extracurricular activities, and social events. If you or your company is interested in working with IASA, please contact Noelia Garcia, incoming IASA president, at [email protected].


University of Houston

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Platinum Chapter Status!!! As mentioned in our June Newsletter, we once again obtained Platinum Chapter status last year! One way we receive CAP points is providing educational programs to our members. Luncheons, seminars, and the Annual Conference fall into this category and the more attendees we have, the more points we receive. Therefore, to all who have participated in our educational programs, thank you for helping us achieve Platinum status yet again! We would also like to thank those Houston-IIA members who contributed to our “Service to Profession” points last year. Activities where internal audit is the subject matter fall within this category and include speaking engagements, editorial submissions, and participation in Junior Achievement just to name a few. Thank you to everyone who submitted CAP points to our Chapter for last year and giving back to the profession! Please help us obtain Platinum Chapter status again this year by submitting your activities to our CAP Administrator, Wendi Stout at [email protected]. For more information, see the Service to Profession CAP Point Descriptions (pages 2-5) on the CAP section of our website.


Chapter Achievement Points (CAP)!

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Company Overview: ConocoPhillips is the world’s largest independent E&P company based on production and proved reserves. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips had operations and activities in 27 countries, $54 billion in annual revenue, $118 billion of total assets, and approximately 18,400 employees as of Dec. 31, 2013. Production from continuing operations averaged 1,502 MBOED in 2013, and preliminary proved reserves were 8.9 billion BOE as of Dec. 31, 2013. Employees across the globe focus on fulfilling our core SPIRIT Values of safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork. And we apply the characteristics that define leadership excellence in how we engage each other, collaborate with our teams, and drive the business. Job Description: The Senior Auditor position is part of the company’s Audit Department, can be based in either the Houston, TX or Bartlesville, OK offices, and is eligible for a flexible work schedule. The position will both lead and assist various audit engagements. Responsibilities may include: • Leading or assisting operational, financial, compliance, and advisory engagements at company locations around the world, requiring the

ability to: ♦ Plan and execute audits consistent with IIA and departmental standards; ♦ Identify key business objectives and risks; ♦ Document process and control designs and develop ‘fit for purpose’ audit procedures and techniques to test controls; ♦ Determine appropriate evidentiary requirements and apply business judgment to support an opinion on the effectiveness and

efficiency of audited activities; ♦ Perform root cause analysis to ensure problem areas are identified and communicated by the audit team and adequately

addressed by management action plans; ♦ Lead audit teams by coordinating and managing effective resource, task, and time management and by reviewing and

approving assisting auditors’ workpapers to ensure appropriate audit quality; ♦ Communicate engagement results clearly and concisely

• Improving departmental audit programs, processes and services through individual initiative and networking with internal and external personnel

• Collaborating with clients to drive value-adding improvements • Training and mentoring rotational audit staff Qualifications - Basic/Required: • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering or other related discipline • 5+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, finance, or oil and gas operations • Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to international and domestic locations Qualifications - Preferred: • Professional certification in accounting or financial field, e.g., CPA, CIA, CCSA • Experience in process flows, operations, control identification or risk mitigation • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to interact effectively with all levels of the

organization: ♦ Ability to work with and influence others, both internal and external

♦ Ability to effectively manage vertically and horizontally • Broad understanding of E&P business and business functions:

♦ Operations, engineering, projects & drilling

♦ Commercial, financial, accounting & control • Proficiency with SAP, ACL, TeamMate, Word, Excel, Outlook • General problem solving skills • Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments • Responds resourcefully, flexibly and positively when faced with challenges and demands • Actively seeks out diverse people and organizations to collectively achieve business goal Applicants may apply at bit.ly/1oKGS3z. In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of August 7, 2014. Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a) (1). Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. ConocoPhillips is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer (minority/female/veterans/disability).


Senior Auditor - ConocoPhillips

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Company Description and Internal Audit Organization Overview: Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership (“MLP”) engaged in the transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil, refined products and liquefied petroleum gas and other natural gas related petroleum products (together "LPG"). The Partnership is also engaged in the development and operation of natural gas storage facilities. The Partnership is headquartered in Houston, Texas and our common units are traded on the NYSE under the symbol "PAA." The Internal Audit department performs operational, financial, and compliance audits of the Partnership’s operations. The audit department is comprised mostly of former Big-4 employees, with a mix of financial, operational, and information technology auditors. Professional growth opportunities exist inside and outside of the department. Responsibilities: • Interview process owners and control performers throughout the organization • Understand and document business processes and risks • Participate on engagements to evaluate and test controls and performance metrics of company

operations • Perform engagement administration, execution, and wrap-up responsibilities in accordance with

established guidance • Maintain and communicate audit status and results to Internal Audit supervisory and management

personnel Qualifications: • BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or MIS; Internal Audit Certificate from a recognized

University Internal Audit Program is a plus • 0-2 years of industry and/or public accounting experience, preferably in a Big 4 firm (or Big 4

internship) or major risk consulting firm’s internal audit practice • Proficient in MS Word/Excel and working knowledge of ACL and MS Visio • Motivated, self-starter with excellent communication and demonstrated critical thinking skills • Training and proficiency in accounting, internal auditing, the oil and gas industry and related

information systems • Ideal candidate will have sufficient knowledge and experience to perform audits of business

processes and general IT and application level risks and controls • Other pluses: CIA, CPA, or CISA designation or pursuit; familiarity with CCH TeamMate audit

management software • Travel to field locations estimated to be 10-20% If you are interested, please send your resume to: [email protected]


Staff Auditor - Plains All American Pipeline

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Job Description: • Executes reviews of risks, objectives, processes, and controls under the direction and supervision

of Internal Audit Management • Performs reviews to determine whether:

♦ Business and process risks have been identified and understood by management ♦ Controls are in place and designed appropriately given the associated risks ♦ Controls and processes in place are functioning as designed ♦ Processes and activities are compliant with internal and external requirements ♦ Financial processes and controls result in accurate reporting ♦ Business processes are operating efficiently and effectively

Education, Training, and Experience to satisfy essential job functions: Required: • Diligent, hard-working, self-motivated and professional • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems • CPA , CIA, CISA, CFE or actively pursuing certification • 3 to 6 years public accounting, consulting, or internal auditing experience • Ability to oversee the work of others, prioritize and assign tasks, provide feedback to improve the

professional quality of work performed and outcomes • Proficiency in process documentation • Familiarity with COSO, risk assessment, audit program execution, and workpaper creation

Proficiency with MS Office applications • Ability to professionally handle difficult issues and people • Objectivity, integrity and good professional judgment • Ability to professionally handle sensitive information and the ability to keep things strictly

confidential • Ability to travel to foreign locations, some of them challenging Preferred: • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing • Experience with CAAT’s • Drilling or E&P experience • Familiarity with Oracle Applicants can apply by visiting this link: https://hercules.taleo.net/careersection/hercules_jobs/jobdetail.ftl


Sr. Internal Auditor - Hercules Offshore

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Job Description: The Audit Manager is responsible for directing the individual and collective efforts of their team members working on multiple projects. Responsibilities include developing the audit program and to plan projects and time budgets for various engagements. Also review work-papers; develop effective recommendations; and draft the Auditor’s report. Additionally perform various administrative duties associated with managing the section, including appraising auditing staff

Job Requirements: • Qualified candidate must posses a four year accounting degree with a minimum of 30 hours of

accounting with a stable work background that includes 5 years experience in audit, with at least 3 years managing audit engagements

• Professional certification (CPA, CFE, CIA, etc.) required • Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel • Fluency in the written and oral use of the English language • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills. • The ability to manage multiple audit engagements and special projects. • Must be eligible to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship. • Physical requirements include:

• Lifting and carrying 20lbs, • Pushing/pulling 50lbs • Approximately 80% sitting, 15% standing, and 5% walking

Salary & Benefits: • The Harris County Auditor’s Office offers a professional and stable work environment with a

competitive salary, excellent benefits and a flex work schedule • No overnight or out of County travel required • Stable work environment • Excellent benefits Closing Date: Open until filled

To Apply: Candidates may submit their resume to [email protected]

HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY

APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY


Audit Manager - Harris County

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Job Description: The Director is responsible for directing the efforts of a department with approximately 30 employees in developing and executing the audit plan, preparing the budget, coordinating the engagements, interfacing with management, reviewing and drafting audit reports, and working with the audit managers to accomplish the goals of the Auditor’s Office. Job Requirements: • Applicants must have a degree in accounting or related field • CPA required • 10 years audit experience, a minimum of 5 years experience managing audit engagements • Must possess very strong planning, organization, written and verbal communication and

interpersonal skills including the ability to make presentations • 3 years as a Chief Audit Executive • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship. • Physical requirements for the position are the ability to sit for extended periods of time and the

ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs., lift and carry up to 20 lbs. Salary & Benefits: • The Harris County Auditor’s Office offers a professional and stable work environment with a

competitive salary, excellent benefits and a flex work schedule Closing Date: Open until filled To Apply: Candidates may submit their resume to [email protected] HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY


Director of Audit Services - Harris County

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Job Description: Senior Auditors are expected to plan and coordinate audit engagements. Ensure findings and recommendations are appropriately supported and documented. Determine work assignments, supervise and mentor junior staff members. Draft and review audit reports with Audit Services and client management. We utilize state-of-the-art software including; ACL, Auto Audit - Automated Working Papers and VISIO working on laptop computers with encrypted flash drives. Our audit processes are rated by an external quality assessment as meeting compliance with the standards of the IIA. Job Requirements: • Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related subject with 30 hours

of accounting and at least 5 years of experience in public or internal Audit ♦ Experience must include audit assignments in which effective testing methods were

developed and applied to assess internal controls and/or potential weaknesses • CPA or CIA preferred • Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel • Fluency in the written and oral use of the English language is required along with above average

interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills. • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship. • Physical requirements for the position are the ability to sit for extended periods of time and the

ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs., lift and carry up to 20 lbs Salary & Benefits: • The Harris County Auditor’s Office offers a professional and stable work environment with a

competitive salary, excellent benefits and a flex work schedule Closing Date: Open until filled To Apply: Candidates may submit their resume to [email protected] HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY


Senior Auditor II - Harris County

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Job Description: • Planning and conducting audits in each key Capital Project Life-Cycle Phase (Project Planning,

Contract Planning, Project Management, and Contract Auditing) • Interpreting and understanding different type construction contracts as they relate to internal

controls and systems (i.e., accounting system, labor system, timekeeping system, purchasing, etc.) • Reviewing contracts for compliance with contractual terms and conditions • Conducting audits of construction projects to ensure funds received under the project have been

used in accordance with the financing agreements and only for the purposes for which the financing was provided

• Performing analysis of expenditures charged to projects to ensure expenditures are eligible and are properly classified

• Establishing effective testing methods to evaluate internal controls and/or potential weaknesses Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college/university, with eligibility

to sit for CPA exam, and at least 6 years of experience conducting construction related audits • Prior experience with commercial construction projects is required • Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CFE) is desired • Advanced degree a plus • Fluency in the written and oral use of the English language is required along with above average

interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills. • Must be eligible to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship. • Physical requirements include lifting and carrying 20lbs, pushing/pulling 50lbs. Approximately 80%

sitting, 15% standing, and 5% walking. Salary & Benefits: • The Harris County Auditor’s Office offers a professional and stable work environment with a

competitive salary, excellent benefits and a flex work schedule • No overnight or out of County travel required Closing Date: Open until filled To Apply: Candidates may submit their resume to [email protected] HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY


Manager of Construction/Contract Audit - Harris County

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