February 2013 AUDIT WIRE AUDIT WIRE
IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
MONTHLY President’s Message
INSIGHTS Dear Members,
This is the half-year m ark of the chapter, and it’s been a busy six President’s months. I hope you are pleased with all the different events we have 1 Message organized for you. Organizing these events takes a lot of time and effort from the volunteer officers and their respective committees. Luncheon and The nominating committee is currently soliciting nominations for 2-4 Registration officer and board of governor positions. Please read the rest of the newsletter for details and consider nominating individuals you believe will serve your October chapter well. Networking 5-6 Event As you know we have been working over the last several months to migrate to our new SharePoint-based website. We went live with the new site a few weeks ago. Please take some time to visit our site and provide any feedback as well as any additional New Website 7 functionality you would like to see, so we can incorporate your suggestions into Phase II. New Members 8 We have several government members in our chapter. Through October 31, the IIA is Annual waiving the application fee (up to a US$200 value) for the Certified Government Conference & Auditing Professional® (CGAP®) designation. If you are a government member, sign up 9 Officer now and pass this message on to other government members in your network. The IIA Nominations also just released New Guidance for Public Sector Practitioners. This will assist government organizations for which audit activity legislation has not yet been developed or is relatively narrow in scope. Downloading this new guidance is free for IIA members. CIA Review 10 Like last year, we will be having a special conference for only our government members Courses in February. Details will be posted on our website soon.
University of 11 We are fast approaching the December 31 deadline to obtain CPE hours to maintain Houston your certifications. Take advantage of the IIA luncheons and post luncheon seminars to obtain the necessary CPE hours. CAP Update 12 We will have a two-day boot camp to teach essential skills of a successful internal Job Postings 13-18 auditor for folks new to the profession. Registration information for this event on January 6-7, 2015, will be available soon.
Our conference committee is busy organizing another fantastic conference for you. The Sixth Annual Conference will be held on April 13, 2015. Mark your calendars as we expect it to sell out again this year.
Please email me with your ideas and suggestions to take the chapter to even greater heights.
Rumy Jaleel-Khan Houston Chapter President [email protected] Page 1
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE Luncheon Topics and Speaker Information
IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
IIA HOUSTON The monthly luncheon meetings are held at the Petroleum Club.
CHAPTER rd This great downtown venue is located at 800 Bell on the 43 floor of the downtown
OFFICERS 2014- 15 Exxon-Mobil building. The seated plate lunch begins at 11:30, with the program beginning at noon. Both public and valet parking are available. PRESIDENT Please note online registration is open until 9:00AM he day of the event, and as Rumy Jaleel-Khan Deloitte a result walk-in registration is no longer active.
VP ADMINISTRATION Day of Meeting Susan Willrodt Plated lunch Halliburton begins at 11:30 am
Pricing: VP FINANCE Early IIA Ed Tucker Member: $30
Non-Member and VP COMMUNICATIONS Regular Registration IIA Eric Murray Member: $40 Deloitte Valet Parking: VP ACADEMIC RELATIONS $7
Jamie DuBray Meeting Location Chevron Petroleum Club 800 Bell on the rd VP TECHNOLOGY 43 floor Mary Hall Texas Children’s
VP SEMINARS Greg Bone Upcoming Topics and Speakers Anadarko
Date Topic(s) Speaker(s) VP MEMBERSHIP Rudy Ruettiger (from the Ryan O’Day 10/29 Networking Event: Motivational Speaker PwC movie Rudy)
Luncheon: Next Generation of Internal Auditors SECRETARY 11/3 Post luncheon training: IT Skills for Business Mark Salamasick Tracy Hebert Auditors Plains All American Luncheon: Root Cause Analysis 12/1 Robert Mainardi Post luncheon training: Continuous Auditing NEWSLETTER EDITORS Jamie Dugas Deloitte
Jenny Meyers Deloitte
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February 2013 Luncheon AUDIT WIRE Changes IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
LUNCHEON: NEW LOCATION BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2015
The monthly luncheon meeting is changing locations. The Petroleum Club, our current meeting facility located at 800 Bell St., will be relocating to 1201 Louisiana, top floor of the Total Building, at the end of January 2015. We looked at downtown venue options since the feedback from our members indicates they prefer the downtown area for luncheon meetings. Based on the feedback and other considerations, our Board of Directors has approved the Petroleum Club of Houston as our monthly luncheon venue for 2015. The January 2015 luncheon will be the last meeting at the 800 Bell St. location, but we look forward to the new location and seeing you there in 2015.
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE November Luncheon Topic and Speaker IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Topic: Luncheon: Next Generation of Internal Auditors Post Luncheon Seminar IT Skills for Business Auditors
Speaker: Mark Salamasick - CIA, CISA, CRMA, CSP
About the Speaker: Mark Salamasick, is the Director of the Center for Internal Auditing Excellence at the University of Texas at Dallas. Mark leads one of the largest graduate internal audit program worldwide. The program has been in place since 2003 and has an emphasis on internal auditing, technology and information security, and forensic accounting. He is an independent auditor and risk management consultant and also works with universities in establishing and enhancing internal audit programs. Mark enjoys running and participating in marathons and other races. He also loves to travel with his wife and son.
Luncheon Topic: The Next Generation of Internal Auditors
The job market for internal auditors and risk control specialists is greater than ever. The supply of new auditors is not anywhere near the need for talented internal auditors. This course will provide perspective on overall demand along with what is happening on the supply side with potential candidates.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will understand and be aware of: • An overview of the market supply of and demand for potential candidates • Key factors and action steps to winning the war for top talent • Insights to unique processes which provide a pipeline for future talent
Experience Level: Basic Prerequisites: None Recommended CPE: 1 hour
Post Luncheon Seminar: IT Skills for Business Auditors
As integrated as technology is to everything we do, it is critical for all auditors to have a baseline of information technology skills. This session will provide an overview of IT control frameworks, functional areas of IT and an understanding of a technology maturity for an audit group.
Objectives: The seminar will provide ways for auditors to apply technology concepts into their audits including: • Understanding how technology fits into overall business processes and its impact • The ability to describe key risks and control techniques introduced by technology • Finding and interpreting the leading sources of technology frameworks • Understanding emerging technology risk issues • Determining significant technology issues to be considered, including significant technology issues • considered as part of the review of a business unit • Integrating application controls as part of business unit audits
Experience Level: Basic Prerequisite: None Recommended CPE: 3 Hours
Fees: Regular Luncheon - Chapter Members $40; Non-Members $40 Luncheon with Afternoon Session - Chapter Members $75; Non-Members $100
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE Networking Event with “RUDY” RUETTIGER IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Speaker: “R U D Y ” R U E T T IG E R (N o tre D a m e # 4 5 )
Topic: Inspirational Speech
Where: Houston Texans Grille in Houston City Center
When: October 29 (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a networking reception to follow)
INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN CELEBRITY: Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. Today, he is one of the most popular motivational speakers in the United States. It took years of fierce determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved his first dream - to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. As fans cheered RU-DY, RU-DY, he sacked the quarterback in the last 27 seconds of the only play in the only game of his college football career. He is the only player in the school's history to be carried off the field on his teammates' shoulders. In 1993, TRISTAR Productions immortalized his life story with the blockbuster film, RUDY. Written and produced by Angelo Pizzo and David Anspaugh, the award-winning team who brought us HOOSIERS, the critically acclaimed RUDY received "Two Thumbs Up" from Siskel and Ebert and continues to inspire millions worldwide.
ACCLAIMED MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER WITH EXTENSIVE MEDIA EXPERIENCE: Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy shares the speaking platform with great leaders and speakers including President George Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush, Peter Lowe, Joe Montana, General Colin Powell, Christopher Reeve, and Zig Ziglar. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant RU-DY, RU-DY!
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE Networking Event with “RUDY” RUETTIGER IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR AND HUMANITARIAN: Rudy has co-authored several books, including: RUDY'S INSIGHTS FOR WINNING IN LIFE, RUDY'S LESSONS FOR YOUNG CHAMPIONS, and RUDY & FRIENDS, and has produced the DREAM POWER tape series. He has recently established the RUDY FOUNDATION, whose mission is to help children of all ages around the world reach their full potential.
Rudy will be available following the event to offer autographed photos for sale. Proceeds from product sales support the Rudy Foundation for Children!
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February 2013 New Houston AUDIT WIRE Chapter Website IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Take a Look at the New Houston Chapter Website
We would like to inform you that the new Houston Chapter website (www.houstoniia.org) has officially launched. We would like to thank Mary Hall (VP of Technology) and Ryan Gentry (Volunteer) for all of their efforts to get the new site up and running. We would also like to inform you of some of the new
features of the website, including:
• The Houston site has a similar look and feel to The IIA website. • A rotating banner of the latest news and events from both The IIA and the Houston Chapter.
• The Members Only section will use your same user account and password as your IIA login so you
will not have to remember multiple passwords. This will allow the Houston chapter to provide enhanced member-only benefits. It is a forum we plan to expand quite a lot now that your access is easier. • 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. • Important chapter documents can be saved and backed up in one place. We have already taken advantage of this feature 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 look at the updated home page and job postings section.
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February 2013 Welcome to AUDIT Our WIRE New Members!!! IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
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!
Abhik Banerjee (Office of Natural Resources Revenue) Anne Taylor (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Brady Cox (Baker Hughes Inc.) Courtney Hebert (BlueLine Rental) Dale Timmons (UHY Advisors) Jie Lu (Baker Hughes Inc.) Krissa Garner Dolezal (Montgomery County, Texas) LaToya Jordan (Centrica) Paul Salinas (BDO USA) Rita Delmore (Hewlett Packard) Ryan Lopez (Live Nation Entertainment) Sagar Kamdar (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Shannon Colborne (Protiviti Inc.) Stephanie Reynolds (National Oilwell Varco) Stephanie Wilson (Freddie Mac) Tenneill Marrero (BDO USA) Thomas Jackson (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Tram Tran (AIG) Trung Tran (BHP Billiton) Wallace Beauchamp IV (Houston Independent School District) Wentoin Ouedraogo Wesley Dowell (Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc.) Yufei Wang (University of Houston)
Please ensure your member profile is updated by visiting www.theiia.org in order to continue receiving Houston Chapter announcements and communications.
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE Houston IIA Annual Conference & Officer Nominations IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
2015 Houston Annual Conference Save-the-Date
Call for Board and Officer Nominations
The IIA Houston Chapter Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2015-16 Board and Officer positions.
If you know someone who is qualified and willing to serve the Chapter, please let us know by completing the online survey at this link: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/CVDSWNJ.
Self-nominations will also be accepted. The due date for nominations is Friday, November 14, 2014.
Thank you in advance!
Larry Abston Chair, Nominating Committee
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February 2013 CIA AUDITReview WIRE Courses IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Prepare to Pass the CIA Exam
If you’ve m ade the decision to enhance your career by earning the C ertified Internal A uditor ® (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.
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE University of Houston IASA Update IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Greetings from the University of Houston!
UHIASA has had some exciting events in the past six weeks!
From September 19 to 21, eight UHIASA students attended the IIA IAEP conference in Orlando, FL. There were several companies there recruiting interns and full-time positions including KPMG, Deloitte, Liberty Mutual, and Southwest Airlines. Several students interviewed with KPMG. All students participated in the case competition. The story for the case competition was the impact of IT on internal auditing.
On October 7, Liberty Mutual came to campus and presented about the company. They talked about how big giving back to the people of Boston and other cities in which they are located in was for them. Liberty Mutual gave about $16 million back to their communities in 2013. On October 8, they interviewed students.
On October 14, KPMG Internal Audit Advisory came and spoke to UHIASA for the 2nd Meet an In te rn a l A u d ito r (“M IA ”) e v e n t o f th e s e m e s te r. N a th a n G u id ry , o n e o f th e s p e a k e rs , s a id th a t th e KPMG Internal Audit practice in Houston only focuses on the oil and gas industry. KPMG does this because when companies are looking for internal auditors or advice on internal audit, KPMG can say that they are the only one at the table who can say that they know the oil and gas industry inside and out.
UH IASA has one more exciting event left for the Fall 2014 semester. Come join us for our last MIA on November 4th where we will have PwC and Noble Energy come and talk to us about internal auditing. It will be hosted at the University of Houston UCCB in room 510 from 4:30 till 5:30 pm.
Finally we would like to thank the Houston IIA specially. Your pros helped us present a professional image to members and students. We are grateful for your help and support all the way!
If you or your company is interested in working with IASA, please contact IASA President Noelia Garcia at [email protected].
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February 2013 Chapter Achievement AUDIT WIRE Points (CAP)! IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
One of the ways we gauge our success as a Chapter is through the Chapter Achievement Program (CAP). CAP points are earned for our accomplishments in three areas: 100% 1. Service to Members 2. Service to the Profession 3. Chapter Administration 75%
The Houston Chapter has been awarded Gold or better for each of the last 16 years and Platinum for the past 7 years! 50% Our goal is nothing short of the highest level of Platinum! As of 9/30/2014, we have earned 396.40 CAP Points. While only 23% of the way to achieving our goal, we expect to achieve Platinum by the end of the Chapter year in large part due to the
results of our Annual Conference. 25% Mo 4
How Do We Get CAP Points? 10% We receive CAP points for providing services to our members. For example, this includes educational offerings to our members as well as networking events. We also
get CAP points for providing services to the profession. This comes from having Actual
members of our Chapter submitting articles to the Internal Auditor Magazine, Projected supporting our local universities, and making presentations on the relevant subjects such as internal audit, ERM, fraud, and other risk related topics. We also get CAP points for properly administering the Chapter activities and our timely reporting to the IIA.
What Can You Do? Simply keep participating in all of the educational events we provide – from the luncheons to the seminars to the roundtable discussions. You can also help by letting us know when you: • Speak about the profession or on internal audit related topics to others outside of your company • Submit exam questions for the CIA exam • Participate in an IIA-sponsored Quality Review • Participate in IIA research projects • Teach in Junior Achievement • Submit an article to the Internal Auditor (extra points for getting published!!!)
These are just a few examples. Do your part in helping us maintain our premier Platinum standing as an IIA Chapter. Please email Wendi Stout at [email protected] with the details of your accomplishments and activities.
What Else Can I Do? Want to get more involved? Contact Chapter President, Rumy Jaleel-Khan, or Vice President of Membership, Ryan O’Day, to explore opportunities for involvement.
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE Allegiance Bank Texas - Senior Auditor IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
The Senior Auditor position reports directly to the Internal Auditor. This position is responsible for auditing and evaluating compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and other components of the internal control environment. This position is responsible for auditing and evaluating compliance with internal controls for SOX 404/FDICIA Part 363 purposes. This position is responsible for performing all testing and electronic working paper documentation either through performance or supervision of staff auditors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Planning, execution, and reporting of results of assigned individual financial, compliance, information technology, office, or process audits • Internal audit testing and documentation either through performance or supervision of staff • Developing audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives • Planning, execution, and reporting of results associated with the evaluation of the company’s compliance with its SOX 404/FDICIA Part 363 internal control program • Coordinate reporting, tracking, and resolution of internal and external audit findings • Perform process reviews at the direction of management designed to evaluate opportunities for efficiencies, effectiveness of the control framework
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position may supervise and direct the activities of more junior auditors, when assigned to an audit engagement. Supervision will be performed in accordance with the Bank's policies and applicable laws, ensuring adherence to EEO guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: • Bachelor's Degree; preferably accounting or finance • 4 years of internal or external audit experience; financial services industry experience highly preferred • Experience with SOX 404/FDICIA Part 363 compliance is a plus
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong MS Excel skills • Strong electronic work paper skills • General banking knowledge • Visio flowcharting skills a plus
Licenses/Certifications: No licenses or certifications are required. Preference will be given to those with a CIA or CPA or working toward completion of a professional certification, such as CIA or CPA.
Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs.
For the full job description and information about Allegiance Bank Texas, visit our website at https:// www.allegiancebanktexas.com/abt_careers.asp.
Submit your resume to [email protected].
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE Harris County Auditor’s Office - Audit Manager IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Description Specializing in audit services and financial oversight of Harris County services, the Harris County Auditor's Office provides pow erful best practices audit solutions to som e of the world’s most well-known and respected county government institutions.
Responsibilities: • Developing the audit program. • Working with the audit team on planning projects and time budgets for various engagements. • Reviewing working papers. • Developing effective recommendations. • Drafting the Auditor’s report. • Performing various additional duties and administrative duties associated with managing the section including hir• ing, evaluating, training, motivating and engaging a talented auditing workforce.
Job Requirements Qualified candidate must possess a 4-year degree in accounting or related field and 30 hours of accounting courses, from an accredited college/university. In addition, we require a stable work background that includes 5 years experience in audit, with at least 3 years managing audit engagements. CPA, CISA, CMA or CIA certification required. Experience in contract compliance auditing and/or governmental contract auditing a plus.
Additional requirements include: • Proficiency 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 • Ability to manage multiple audit engagements and special projects • The Harris County Auditor’s Office offers a professional and stable work environm ent with a com petitive salary and excellent benefits. • No overnight or out of County travel required. • Optional flexible work schedule with every other Friday off. • Must be eligible to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship. Must be able to lift and carry 20 lbs., push and/or pull 50 lbs. • Physical demands also include: 80% sitting, 15% standing and 5% walking.
Annual Salary: $120,500.00
Application Instructions To apply send resume to: Email: [email protected]; F a x : P e rs o n n e l D ire c to r (7 1 3 ) 7 5 5 -8932 Mail: Attention: Personnel Director 1001 Preston Suite 800 Houston, Texas 77002
Additional Contact: Mark Ledman - Chief Assistant County Auditor - Audit Division Phone: 713-274-5673 Fax: 713-755-8932
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE Harris County Auditor’s Office - Manager of Construction/Contract Audit IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Description Specializing in audit services and financial oversight of Harris County services, the Harris County Auditor's Office provides powerful best practices audit solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected county government institutions.
Responsibilities: • 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 types of 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. • No overnight or out of County travel required.
Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college/university, and at least 6 years of experience conducting construction related audits. • Prior experience with commercial construction projects is required. • Fluency in the written and oral use of the English language is required along with above average interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills. • Advanced degree and/or Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA or CMA) a plus, but not required. • Physical requirements include: lifting and carrying 20 lbs., pushing/pulling 50 lbs., approximately 80% sitting, 15% standing, and 5% walking. • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Harris County Auditor's Office does not provide visa sponsorship. • The Auditor’s Office offers a com petitive salary along with excellent benefits, retirem ent, and job stability. • Harris County Auditor’s Office is an equal opportunity employer.
Annual Salary: $127,300
Application Instructions To apply send resume to: Email: hcaoapps@ hctx.net; Fax: Personnel Director (713) 755-8932 Mail: Attention: Personnel Director 1001 Preston Suite 800 Houston, Texas 77002
Additional Contact Information: Mark Ledman - Chief Assistant County Auditor - Audit Division Phone: 713-274-5673 Fax: 713-755-8932
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE Harris County Auditor’s Office - Senior Auditor IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Description Specializing in audit services and financial oversight of Harris County services, the Harris County Auditor's Office provides powerful best practices audit solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected county government institutions.
Responsibilities • Planning and coordinating audit engagements. • Ensuring findings and recommendations are appropriately supported and documented. • Determining work assignments by supervising and mentoring junior staff members. • Drafting and reviewing audit reports with Audit Services and client management.
In order for us to better evaluate your credentials, please provide an addendum to your resume expanding upon the following: • Define your role(s) and key responsibilities at your most recent three employers. • Define and explain some of the more complex tasks to which you were assigned. • Identify specific skills (analytical, regulatory, report writing, interpersonal, data analysis, etc.) required in the normal course of your work and how they were applied. • List all computer software/systems and your level of proficiency (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) along with any roles you may have played in the selection, design or modification to software and/or systems.
Requirements • Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related subject with 30 hours of accounting and at least 5 years 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, CISA, CMA 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. • The Harris County Auditor’s Office offers a professional and stable work environm ent with a com petitive salary, excellent benefits and a flex work schedule. We utilize state-of-the-art software including; AC L, 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. • No overnight or out of County travel required. • Must be eligible to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship. • We do not offer relocation. • Physical requirements include lifting and carrying 20lbs., pushing/pulling 50lbs., approximately 80% sitting, 15% standing and 5% walking. Also must possess a valid state of Texas driver's license.
Annual Salary: $80,000
Application Instructions To apply – Must send resume to: Email: [email protected]; F a x : P e rs o n n e l D ire c to r (7 1 3 ) 7 5 5 -8932 Mail: Attention: Personnel Director 1001 Preston Suite 800 Houston, Texas 77002
Additional Contact Information Mark Ledman - Chief Assistant County Auditor - Audit Division Phone: 713-274-5673 Fax: 713-755-8932
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE NRG - Senior Internal Auditor IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Overview NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. We deliver cleaner and smarter energy choices fo r o u r c u s to m e rs , b a c k e d b y th e n a tio n ’s la rg e s t in d e p e n d e n t p o w e r g e n e ra tio n p o rtfo lio o f fo s s il fu e l, n u c le a r, s o la r a n d w ind facilities. A Fortune 500 company, NRG is challenging the U.S. energy industry by becoming the largest developer of solar power, building the first privately-funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and providing customers with the most ad• vanced smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use. In addition to 47,000 megawatts of generation capacity, enough to supply nearly 40 million homes, our retail electricity providers – Reliant, Green Mountain Energy and Energy Plus – serve more than two million customers. More information is available at www.nrgenergy.com. Connect with NRG Energy on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Description • Provide independent and objective opinions on the overall effectiveness and efficiency of NRG internal controls that mitigate business risks impacting performance objectives, and provide additional assurance services as requested by Senior Management or the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. • Lead the effective and timely execution of internal audit projects as assigned – this includes planning, scoping, testing, documenting, and reporting audit projects to clients and, if appropriate, to Senior Management. • Assist with the supervision, training and mentoring of staff auditors and interns on audit processes. • Obtain a thorough understanding of IIA auditing standards, PCAOB generally accepted standards and common audit procedures and techniques. • Complete audit work papers and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings. • Support external auditors by coordinating information requirements & participating on selected audits led by the external auditor. • Provide support on issues relating to SOX, internal controls, remediation assistance, and other compliance areas as requested. • Assist with the development and implementation of training programs in areas such as risk, ethics and anti-fraud. • Conduct audit walkthroughs and detailed evidential control tests; evaluate and summarize audit results; complete audit documentation. • Proactively interact with key client’s management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recomm endations for business and process improvements.
Requirements • Minimum of four years Internal Audit experience. • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business required. • Must have knowledge of internal control requirements, operational and financial activities, and generally accepted ac• counting principals and accounting processes. • Ability to work effectively with representatives from other departments and functions is required. • Natural curiosity and ability to probe into the depths of processes to detect control and audit matters. • Strong analytical skills and ability to consider/develop alternative solutions – “th in k o u ts id e o f th e b o x .” • Excellent communication skills, including listening and the ability to communicate with all levels of clients, verbal and written. • Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters. • Demonstrated attention to detail. • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments, meet deadlines and work under pressure. • Ability to travel up to 35 percent of the time to domestic field locations. • Motivated to work independently and complete responsibilities with little supervision, yet work well and promote team oriented culture. • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications. • Demonstrated high degree of ethics and strong sense of business judgment, and able to operate within NRG’s published core values. • Experience working within a COSO/risk based framework preferred. • Experience in the energy industry and with Sarbanes Oxley preferred. • Additional training or degrees preferred; e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CM A, CFE, etc.
To apply, candidates may visit the link: https://jobs-nrgenergy.icims.com/jobs/13189/sr.-internal--auditor/job?mode=view
NRG Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Title/Salary Commensurate on Experience. Official description on file with Human Resources
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February 2013 AUDIT WIRE Swift Energy - Internal Auditor II IIA HOUSTON NOVEMBER 2014
Swift Energy Company is committed to being a premier oil and gas company and top-tier performer by creating value through sustainable, efficient growth in reserves and production, and by contributing to the country's energy security. We provide challenging and rewarding opportunities, we respect and trust each other, and we behave as ethical and responsible stewards wherever we operate
Audit Performance • Execute and report performance, financial, and compliance audit projects, including SOX compliance • Prepare audit findings and recommendations for all audit projects • Monitor and follow-up after the audit has been executed • Provide consulting services to the organization’s managem ent and staff as needed
Business Control • Identify business process risks, and independently evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, including internal controls • Provide key input to the annual audit plan regarding identified business risk areas
Promote and Safeguard Business Control Framework • Support management in the development of control frameworks for their areas and challenge the application of the control frameworks they develop • Maintain key audit documents/databases, including Risk Control Matrix, Summary of Control Deficiencies, and ensure systems and controls documentation stays current and accurate to aid in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 302)
Coordinate External Audit • Coordinate with external financial statement auditors in a manner that minimizes costs & audit inefficiencies • Execute audit procedures at the direction of external audit firm as requested
Other • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Internal Audit Manager • Pursue professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships and certifications • 1-3 yrs of experience, Bachelors in Accounting or Finance, Certified Public Accountant or candidate preferred, Certified Internal Audit or candidate preferred • Understanding of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Please apply at WWW.SWIFTENERGY.COM
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