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Service, Respect, and Connection are core to the individual and collective TRS experience. We know that great service rests on a foundation of relationships that connect us all to an empowering and rewarding career. At TRS, we’re inspired by our diverse community who bring authenticity and commitment to our mission to improve the retirement security of public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.
As a group of achievers, we tap collaboration and innovation to raise the bar in performance, administering and counseling pensions and healthcare benefits to ensure certainty for the future of our members. We invite you to join us, where both personal and career growth are respected and where you can make a difference in our members’ lives every day.
The Internal Audit Team at TRS is looking for a Auditor Sr. who feels passionately about using their skills and experience to serve the public education employees of Texas. Our team is made up of collaborative and innovative individuals who work to ensure TRS meets efficiency and compliance standards. We are the stewards of best practices and assist the organization in meeting its full potential. If you would like work for an organization that values innovation and expertise while providing great benefits and a work-life balance, then Internal Audit at TRS is the place for you!
We offer amazing benefits, a generous vacation and leave policy, and a best in class pension plan. This position is partially remote but does require the selected applicant to be the office three days per week.
The Auditor Sr. performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) internal auditing work. Work involves leading or conducting complex audit projects, overseeing audit procedures, and providing consultation to management, staff, and co-workers. May lead and oversee the work of other auditors. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Audit Projects
€ Leads or conducts advanced level performance and compliance audit projects and agreed-upon procedures.
€ Ensures that quality control standards are met in assigned projects.
€ Reviews and analyzes business processes.
€ Conducts audit planning, defines audit objectives and scope, and develops audit procedures for assigned projects.
€ Ensures that approved audit objectives are met and that adequate coverage is achieved in assigned projects.
€ Serves as project leader for Benefit Services audits and Agreed-Upon Procedures testing.
€ Conducts post-project assessments.
Audit Procedures
€ Identifies and evaluates risk areas and provides input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
€ Performs and oversees audit procedures, including identifying and developing issues and recommendations, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing relevant information, evaluating evidence, documenting business processes and procedures, and completing audit documentation.
€ Communicates the results of audits to management, the Audit, Compliance, and Ethics Committee, and the Board of Trustees.
Consultation Services
€ Provides consultation services to management and staff regarding the requirements, liabilities, and penalties of compliance and non-compliance.
€ Provides training and coaching to Internal Audit staff in conducting audits and other assigned projects.
€ Represents Internal Audit on project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
€ Provides additional support as needed to other projects within Internal Audit.
Performs related work as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Education:
€ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
€ High school diploma or equivalent and additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
€ Four (4) years of full-time auditing experience, including two (2) years of project management experience for the Sr. Internal Auditor.
€ Experience may be concurrent.
Registration, Certification, or Licensure:
€ Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
€ Bachelors or Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
€ Experience planning and coordinating audits in information systems, financial services, benefit plans, or health care.
€ Experience in public sector auditing.
€ Experience performing audit-related data analysis.
€ Certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
€ Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
€ Internal auditing principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
€ Government Auditing Standards, and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
€ Texas state government program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
€ Information technology terminology, concepts, and practices.
Skill in:
€ Conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
€ Collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
€ Planning and project management, and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
€ Negotiating issues and resolving problems.
€ Using a computer in a Windows environment with Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
€ Effective verbal and written communications, including interpersonal and active listening skills and presenting findings and recommendations.
Ability to:
€ Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, management, staff, and external contacts.
€ Work effectively in a professional team environment.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at with questions or for additional information.
To view all job vacancies, visit or
For more information, visit .Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Service, Respect, and Connection are core to the individual and collective TRS experience. We know that great service rests on a foundation of relationships that connect us all to an empowering and rewarding career. At TRS, we’re inspired by our diverse community who bring authenticity and commitment to our mission to improve the retirement security of public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.
As a group of achievers, we tap collaboration and innovation to raise the bar in performance, administering and counseling pensions and healthcare benefits to ensure certainty for the future of our members. We invite you to join us, where both personal and career growth are respected and where you can make a difference in our members’ lives every day.
The Internal Audit Team at TRS is looking for a Auditor Sr. who feels passionately about using their skills and experience to serve the public education employees of Texas. Our team is made up of collaborative and innovative individuals who work to ensure TRS meets efficiency and compliance standards. We are the stewards of best practices and assist the organization in meeting its full potential. If you would like work for an organization that values innovation and expertise while providing great benefits and a work-life balance, then Internal Audit at TRS is the place for you!
We offer amazing benefits, a generous vacation and leave policy, and a best in class pension plan. This position is partially remote but does require the selected applicant to be the office three days per week.
The Auditor Sr. performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) internal auditing work. Work involves leading or conducting complex audit projects, overseeing audit procedures, and providing consultation to management, staff, and co-workers. May lead and oversee the work of other auditors. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Audit Projects
€ Leads or conducts advanced level performance and compliance audit projects and agreed-upon procedures.
€ Ensures that quality control standards are met in assigned projects.
€ Reviews and analyzes business processes.
€ Conducts audit planning, defines audit objectives and scope, and develops audit procedures for assigned projects.
€ Ensures that approved audit objectives are met and that adequate coverage is achieved in assigned projects.
€ Serves as project leader for Benefit Services audits and Agreed-Upon Procedures testing.
€ Conducts post-project assessments.
Audit Procedures
€ Identifies and evaluates risk areas and provides input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
€ Performs and oversees audit procedures, including identifying and developing issues and recommendations, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing relevant information, evaluating evidence, documenting business processes and procedures, and completing audit documentation.
€ Communicates the results of audits to management, the Audit, Compliance, and Ethics Committee, and the Board of Trustees.
Consultation Services
€ Provides consultation services to management and staff regarding the requirements, liabilities, and penalties of compliance and non-compliance.
€ Provides training and coaching to Internal Audit staff in conducting audits and other assigned projects.
€ Represents Internal Audit on project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
€ Provides additional support as needed to other projects within Internal Audit.
Performs related work as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Education:
€ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
€ High school diploma or equivalent and additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
€ Four (4) years of full-time auditing experience, including two (2) years of project management experience for the Sr. Internal Auditor.
€ Experience may be concurrent.
Registration, Certification, or Licensure:
€ Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
€ Bachelors or Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
€ Experience planning and coordinating audits in information systems, financial services, benefit plans, or health care.
€ Experience in public sector auditing.
€ Experience performing audit-related data analysis.
€ Certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
€ Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
€ Internal auditing principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
€ Government Auditing Standards, and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
€ Texas state government program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
€ Information technology terminology, concepts, and practices.
Skill in:
€ Conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
€ Collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
€ Planning and project management, and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
€ Negotiating issues and resolving problems.
€ Using a computer in a Windows environment with Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
€ Effective verbal and written communications, including interpersonal and active listening skills and presenting findings and recommendations.
Ability to:
€ Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, management, staff, and external contacts.
€ Work effectively in a professional team environment.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at with questions or for additional information.
To view all job vacancies, visit or
For more information, visit .Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
