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President’s Message Dear Members, I would like to thank all of those who have already registered for the 7th Annual Houston IIA conference as a participant or a sponsor. This is a staple event for the Houston Chapter. The Conference Committee has been hard at work to ensure another great experience for all participants. As a reminder, the conference is on April 11, 2016 at NRG Center. Conference registration is open until March 24, 2016. Please Click Here to register. Our keynote speaker, Larry Harrington, will be discussing the importance of investing in yourself, and how critical it is to stay current, not only in your industry, but on the latest internal audits trends, tools and techniques. We recognize that some of you have been impacted by the downturn in the economy. We want to remind you that we offer discounted rates for those who are unemployed. This year, we will be utilizing a new system for monitoring continuing education. In order to receive credit for each session you attend, you must have your badge scanned within ten minutes of when the session starts. I am pleased to share with you that the Houston Chapter has donated $50,000 to the Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation (IIARF). The Foundation provides and expands research and education for the benefit of internal auditors, the internal auditing profession, the business and government communities, and the general public. For over 35 years, the IIARF has been the global leader in sponsoring, disseminating, and promoting research and knowledge resources to enhance the development and effectiveness of the internal audit profession. This contribution could not have been made without the support of each of you. Welcome to our new members and congratulations to the new IIA certificate holders. We look forward to meeting you and offering our congratulations at future Chapter events. Your Chapter leaders are eager to hear from you regarding all aspects of the Chapter’s activities throughout the year. If you need to reach out to any of the Chapter Officers, please find their contact information at https://chapters.theiia.org/houston/About. Thank you to all the Chapter volunteers! I look forward to seeing you all the 7th Annual Houston IIA Conference in April. Connie Khawaja Houston Chapter President [email protected]

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AUDIT WIRE MON THLY

INSIGHTS

President’s Message

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Luncheon and Registration

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Upcoming Events

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New Members & Certification Holders

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Program Extension for Certification Holders

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University of Houston

11

CAP Update 12

Job Postings 13-19

Junior Achievement

7

CIA Review Courses

10

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The monthly luncheon meetings are held at the Petroleum Club.

This great downtown venue is located at 1201 Louisiana St. on the top floor of the downtown Total building. The seated plate lunch begins at 11:30, with the program beginning at noon. Both public and valet parking are available. Please note valet parking is cash only.

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

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Luncheon Topics and Speaker Information

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PRESIDENT Connie Khawaja ABM Industries VP ADMINISTRATION Wilson Van Tine Phillips 66 VP FINANCE Ed Tucker BlueLine Rental 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 Lauren Harris PwC SECRETARY Radha Ahya Plains All American NEWSLETTER EDITORS Jamie Dugas Deloitte Jenny Meyers Deloitte

Pricing: Early IIA Member: $30

Non-Member and Regular Registration IIA Member: $40

Valet Parking Available: increase to $15 (Cash Only) (from $10)


Upcoming Topics and Speakers

Date Topic(s) Speaker(s) March 7 Luncheon: Enhancing Effectiveness through

Behavior and Communication Skills Afternoon Seminar: Personal Skills for Professional Success

Courtenay M. Thompson Jr.

April 11 7th Annual Conference Multiple

May 2 SEC Enforcement Trends Shamoil Shipchandler

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When: March 7, 2016 What: Enhancing Effectiveness through Behavior and Communication Skills Luncheon & Personal Skills for Professional Success Seminar Who: Courtenay M. Thompson Jr. Mr. Thompson is a recognized authority on training managers, auditors and investigators in fraud-related matters. He has designed and presented courses on fraud prevention, detection and investigation for business and government organizations worldwide. His courses are known for providing practical, proven approaches to real problems. These practical approaches have yielded dramatic results for class attendees. Summary of Luncheon Topic: Outstanding behavior and communication skills are the hallmarks of success as an audit leader. These skills woven together with technical ability lead to professional accomplishment and personal satisfaction. The methods and approaches are learnable. This session will explore some of these skills. Learning Objectives: • The impact of behavior and communication effectiveness on success and quality of life. • The most important questions to answer. • How to improve listening and speaking. • A technique for evaluating and improving interactions. • How to maintain emotional control in difficult situations. • Practical tools for managing yourself. • How to deal with common audit situations. • Sources for continued growth. Summary of Seminar Topic: Exceptional personal skills lead to improved communication, self-management, and better responses to today’s challenges. Professional success requires not only technical competence but also the ability to gather information, analyze, reach conclusions and sell ideas. This course provides timeless proven techniques along with insights from recent developments in technology and communications. These insights can provide practical tools for auditors committed to seeing what others don’t and understanding those they audit. Personal Skills for Professional Success is packed with tips and techniques proven to increase effectiveness. Learning Objectives: • Understand communication techniques and know how to use them. • Be able to respond better in difficult situations. • Have tools they can use to enhance professional effectiveness. • Be committed to continued personal and professional growth. Pricing: • Member-Early Registration - $175 • Member-Regular / Non-Member Early - $200


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Houston IIA Conference


Making a Positive Impact

The theme for the Houston IIA 7th Annual Conference is “Making a Positive Impact.” From Investing in Yourself to Improving Your Brand to learning the latest in Hot Topics and Trends, we have an exciting program planned to give you specific examples of how to make a positive difference in your organization. In addition to our three dynamic keynote speakers, you can choose from 15 concurrent session speakers sharing their expertise in innovative and creative manners. You can blog and tweet all about the sessions with the conference app. You will have ample time to network with colleagues and friends in our extensive exhibit hall.

Highlights • General Session Address by Larry Harrington, Global Chairman of the Institute of

Internal Auditors and Chief Audit Executive of Raytheon Company • Luncheon Session Address by Theresa Payton, Founder of Fortalice Solutions, LLC

and Former White House Chief Information Officer • Closing Session Address by Tim Gard, Motivational and Hall of Fame Speaker • 8 hours of CPE with 15 break-out sessions and 5 tracks (Hot Topics, Fraud,

Information Technology, Leadership, and Audit Skills) • Conference app for easy access to session information and evaluations • Breakfast, lunch, and a post-conference networking reception • Extensive exhibit hall and an opportunity to network with conference sponsors • IIA Bookstore and discounts for conference participants

Be first in line for the 2016 Annual Conference!

Please follow the link below for registration: http://www.etouches.com/ehome/154714

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General Audit Management (GAM) Conference


Subject: A Personal Invitation to Attend the First GAM Conference in Texas I am reaching out to share how excited I am about bringing GAM to the Dallas-Fort Worth area March 7-9. This is an unprecedented move for The IIA, given that GAM has historically been held near either the east or west coast. Why did we bring it to you? I feel it is crucial that we make this premier, CAE-focused event easily accessible to all IIA members. And, with such a strong membership base and chapter network, we believe Texas is THE place to do it! I invite you to join me at The IIA’s 2016 General Audit Management (GAM) Conference, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, and also to encourage your local peers to attend so that, together, we can make this the biggest and best GAM conference yet. The conference offers unparalleled learning and networking opportunities for our senior leaders in internal audit. In Texas, I’m especially looking forward to hearing from top tier speakers who will discuss highly topical issues, including: • Kelly Barrett, Vice President of Internal Audit at The Home Depot, who will provide insight

into her experiences preparing for and navigating a data breach. • U.S. House of Representatives Inspector General Theresa Grafenstine, who will delve

into the intensifying war against cyberattacks. See a preview of her presentation here: https://na.theiia.org/training/conferences/GAM/Pages/2016-GAM-Conference-Speaker-Interviews.aspx

• Author and renowned leadership expert Cheryl Cran will talk about leading change in a fast-paced and technological workplace.

For this GAM, our staff also has come up with an innovative way for you and other attendees to better engage and interact with speakers and others through collaborative and network-based sessions called “In Conversation With . . .” throughout the conference. I look forward to partnering with you to bring GAM to new heights and ensure our attendees see just how strong the profession and The IIA network is in the Lone Star State! Sincerely, Richard F. Chambers, CIA, QIAL, CGAP, CCSA, CRMA President and Chief Executive Officer

https://na.theiia.org/training/conferences/GAM/Pages/2016


The 19th Annual Houston Audit Challenge Golf Tournament is set for May 26, 2016. The event will be held at the beautiful Black Horse Golf Club (www.blackhorsegolfclub.com) with breakfast starting at 6:30am, an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start, lunch, an award ceremony and a one hour premium hosted open bar. Many golfers participated in the Houston Audit Challenge last year, and a great time was had by all! It will be a great opportunity to get out of the office for a fun day of golf, camaraderie and networking with your friends, clients and colleagues. The event utilizes a scramble format, so golfers of all skill levels and abilities may participate.

There will be terrific contests (such as for hole-in-one, beat the pro, closest to the pin and longest drive), door prizes, and the large traveling Houston Audit Challenge trophy will once again be up for grabs! Those who wish to play but do not have a full team of four can register as individuals. Players will be matched to complete a full team of four. Please help us make this year’s event better than ever before by spreading the word to your friends and colleagues to participate in this year’s challenge.

Prizes - In addition to the large Houston Audit Challenge travelling trophy that will be in the possession of the winning team for the next year, there will be door prizes, fun contest prizes, a hole-in-one prize and individual and team trophies. All will be presented at the award ceremony with lunch following play.

Registration - Registration will be open beginning in March. Entry fees will be $110 a person, and $440 per team, however, please take advantage of our early bird special, which ends April 22nd, to cut the entry cost by $10 a person. Please be on the lookout for the registration website which will be included in the March newsletter.

Volunteers - Even if you’re not a golfer, you can still take advantage of a wonderful networking opportunity by volunteering to help with this fun filled event. Most of the activities on the day of the event will require only a short shift and we can match your interest and availability with the various tasks. Please contact Jamie Dugas at [email protected] for details or to volunteer.

Sponsors - Various sponsorship opportunities to support this event are still available. Please download the Sponsorship Package to see how you can contribute to a great event. Sponsorship registration can be completed through the special payments tab. For additional information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Craig Liberty at [email protected].

For all other questions, please contact Jim McAnelly at [email protected].


2016 Houston Audit Challenge Golf Tournament


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Junior Achievement - Inspire Event

The Houston IIA had the opportunity to introduce hundreds of middle school students to the Internal Audit profession through our participation in the Junior Achievement “Inspire” event held February 8 through 10th. Presenting on behalf of the IIA were: Jamie DuBray from Chevron, Jay Qatato from Calpine and Charles Dixon from Accretive Solutions. Junior Achievement Inspire is an interactive experience that exposes 8th grade students to the vast variety of career opportunities. The job awareness fair enabled students to interact with business representatives and see displays from Southeast Texas companies. Students interacted with Houston area businesses through Industry Presentations, Career Stations, a soft-skills play and large displays showcasing the growing demand in local jobs. For more information on the event, check out the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jmzaEmgKGo&feature=player_embedded


Junior Achievement Recap


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jmzaEmgKGo&feature=player_embedded


Welcome to our New Members!


New Members & Certification Holders


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!

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

Anthony Sava (CIA) Alec Palmer (CIA) April Armstrong (CIA) Christian Schultz (CIA) Dennis Brown (CIA) Jonathan Levy (CIA)

Joyal Parmar (CIA) Paul Hanks (CIA) Ryan Cook (CIA) Sharon Hooper (CIA) Yun-Chu Chen (CIA) Eladio Perez (CRMA) Lonnie Garcia (CFSA) Richard Lauer (CFSA)

Congratulations New Certification Holders!

The following members have recently obtained IIA certifications!

Afusat Adelagun (Live Nation Entertainment) Kimberly Blackwell (Sysco Corporation) Alma Gonzalez (Nepal Inc.) Laila Sundrani (Sysco Corporation)

Aubrey Bratcher (Chicago Bridge & Iron) Lakisha Mable (Service Corporation International) Brithani Byrd (Sysco Corporation) Leshia Knowles (Service Corporation International)

Chau Tran Marisol Purcell (AIG American General) Diana Hernandez (BBVA Compass) Olaniyi Oyedele (City of Houston) Ed Minica (Revenew International) Oraphan Adam (University of Houston Clearlake)

Ellen Dean (Freeport LNG) Patrick O'Regan (Deloitte & Touche) Garland Thompson (Sysco Corporation) Sheronda Thomas (Humble Independent School

District) Greg Alexander (Sysco Corporation) Sindhu Sudhakaran (Crestwood Midstream

Partners) Hyunjung Kim (University of Houston) Sydney Weaver (American National Insurance)

James Sanislow (Noble Drilling Services Inc.) Tariot-Phillip Snowden (Sysco Corporation) Jennifer Fox (Shell Oil Company) Zachariah Potter (ENSCO International Inc.)

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CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP, or CRMA

Certification candidates who are nearing the end of their four-year program eligibility window now have an opportunity to apply for an extension before their exam part(s) expire. This extension allows participating candidates who haven’t yet successfully completed their exam(s), or who have been accepted into the program but have not yet taken their exam(s), an opportunity to extend their program eligibility 12 months. Candidates who have entered one of The IIA’s certification programs (CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP, or CRMA) initially have four years to complete their exam(s) and earn their certification. Candidates may take advantage of The IIA’s new one-time Certification Candidate Program Extension at a cost of $250 USD per applicant. This applies to all IIA certifications. Candidates also may extend their exam window with an Exam Registration Extension. This extension allows additional 30, 60, or 90 days to take an exam when a part has not been scheduled or after an initial appointment is cancelled. The 30, 60, or 90 day extension is available for all examinations for CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP, and CRMA. A deferment is available for the QIAL. Any questions about Certification, please contact the Certification Chair, [email protected] or VP Membership, [email protected]


New Program Extension for Certification Candidates





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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Hello from the University of Houston Internal Audit Student Association (IASA)

The newly selected officers would like to say hello to all of you: classmates, friends, colleagues, and professionals. We continue to build relationships among students and promote internal audit as a career path. During Rush Week (01/22 – 01/28), we recruited around 140 new members. All officers were very happy to provide students with preliminary information, and all questions were welcome. In February, officers gathered for several meetings and trained for our officer duties. We brainstormed and discussed more options which can bring benefits to our members. We are reaching out to professionals and contacts for both professional meetings and social activities. Please feel free to give us any advice or contact us should you like to come and talk to or recruit IASA members. IASA members are very eager to talk to professionals. We love listening to your stories and experience. Please join us in our professional meetings in transferring your knowledge to the next generation. We also would like to say thank you to all professionals that have been with us in the last fall semester and in the past. We would be very happy for you to join us again in this semester. IASA preparation for the fall is still going on. Please join us for more updates in the next issue. If you would like to work with IASA, please contact IASA President Anh Vu at [email protected].


University of Houston IASA Update


Internal Audit Student Association Orientation Day (02/02/2016)




Chapter Achievement Points (CAP)! Right on Point!

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:

• Service to Members • Service to the Profession • Chapter Administration

The Houston Chapter has achieved Platinum status for the past eight years by reaching the IIA’s established point goals! As of January 31, 2016, we have reported 753 CAP points. The Chapter earns points in a variety of ways. For example, offering speaker events like the monthly luncheons and The Woodlands Networking Event, assisting universities and students to promote the profession, and completing administrative activities for the Chapter. There are also many ways for our members to earn points. To name a few you could,

• Speak about the profession or 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!) Click here for a complete listing.

We would like to recognize and thank our Houston Chapter members who have contributed to our points this chapter year as of January 31, 2016. Thank you to the members listed to the left for giving back to the profession and submitting your activities to help earn points: If you perform any of the applicable service to profession activities during our new chapter year (June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016), we would love to hear from you. Please submit activities to [email protected]. For more information, see the CAP section of our website. Thanks for your help! Rumy Jaleel-Khan Former President and CAP Administrator


Points by Member

Member Total Points Earned

Total Activities

Jay Qatato 16 6 Marla Walther 10 1 Rick Hamel 4 2 Josh Wood 3 1 Luis Blanco 3 1 Cameron Nessmith 3 1 Rumy Jaleel-Khan 3 1 Blanche D'Souza 3 1 Kevin Halim 3 1 Rowen Chen 3 1 Melissa Frazier 1 1

Total Points 52 17



LOCATION: Houston, Texas 77072 DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit HOURS: 0800-1700 COMPANY PROFILE: ABM (NYSE:ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $5.0 billion and 118,000 employees in over 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM's comprehensive capabilities include facilities engineering, commercial cleaning, energy solutions, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, parking and security, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Learn more at www.abm.com. JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist in planning and conducting audits of financial, administrative and operating activities to verify accuracy and ensure compliance with company policy. Includes reviewing internal controls, policies and procedures, as well as documents, records, accounts, operations, costs and related factors, determining the nature and extent of auditing required, making adjustments to existing audit programs where necessary, analyzing functions and providing appraisals of internal control structure of functions or systems. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Verify adherence to company policies, procedures and operating rules • Review transactions and explore deviations from standard • Investigate irregularities and recommend corrective measures • Document audit findings, deviations, adjustments, improvement in internal controls, opportunities

for efficiencies, cost reduction, and/or quality improvement • Assist senior internal auditors and audit manager as necessary • *Job duties may be modified at any time JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required • Minimum one (1) to five (5) years auditing experience • Excellent customer service, analytical, problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills

required • As required, ability to travel domestically up to 30%, with overnight stays • Ability to read and interpret data reports and perform data analysis, preferably using data analysis

software (e.g. IDEA) • Ability to work with and maintain strictly confidential information • Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team • Excellent record-keeping and administrative skills as well as the ability to multi-task • ABM is an EEO (M/F/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation) CLOSING DATE: 04/23 TO APPLY: Applicants may apply by visiting this link: https://abm.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/34803


ABM - Staff Auditor, Internal Audit


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LOCATION: Houston, Texas DEPARTMENT: Business Advisory Services COMPANY PROFILE: Briggs & Veselka Co is a full service CPA firm offering tax, audit, and business advisory services. As one of the ten largest public accounting firms in Houston and the largest locally headquartered firm, we are able to provide an excellent opportunity for individual career development, competitive salary and benefit packages which include profit-sharing, flex-time options, bonuses, free parking and much more. Briggs & Veselka has doubled in size over the past 5 years and continues to attract the top talent in the marketplace by offering individuals work/life balance in their career. RESPONSIBILITIES: Due to significant growth within our Financial Institutions practice, Briggs & Veselka Co. is looking to add to our Business Advisory Services team. We provide regulatory compliance audit services to our financial institution portfolio and are currently looking for an individual to complete these consulting services. In this role, you will have the ability to grow this service offering and participate in other projects with members of the Business Advisory Services team. The ideal candidate will be expected to be able to plan and complete regulatory compliance audits for our banking clients and prepare the audit documentation to support work performed. Candidates will also be expected to conduct appropriate follow-up with audit clients to resolve issues and draft regulatory compliance audit reports with findings and recommendations. SKILLS: • Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision • Ability to supervise staff when needed • Thorough knowledge of banking regulations and operations • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to wrap up engagements and conduct exit meetings with clients • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple clients • Willingness to work on other types of projects, such as internal audit engagements • Ability to work as a team as well as be self-motivated JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • 2 to 5 years of financial institution regulatory compliance experience, either in an internal role,

former examiner, or as a consultant • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • CRCM certification, or working towards certification a plus TO APPLY: If you are interested, please send your resume to: [email protected]


Briggs & Veselka Co. - Regulatory Compliance Associate




LOCATION: Houston, Texas DEPARTMENT: Business Advisory Services COMPANY PROFILE: Briggs & Veselka Co is a full service CPA firm offering tax, audit, and business advisory services. As one of the ten largest public accounting firms in Houston and the largest locally headquartered firm, we are able to provide an excellent opportunity for individual career development, competitive salary and benefit packages which include profit-sharing, flex-time options, bonuses, free parking and much more. Briggs & Veselka has doubled in size over the past 5 years and continues to attract the top talent in the marketplace by offering individuals work/life balance in their career. RESPONSIBILITIES: Due to significant growth within our Financial Institutions practice, Briggs & Veselka Co. is looking to add to our leadership team of the Business Advisory Services department. We provide regulatory compliance audit services to our financial institution portfolio and are currently looking for an individual to complete these consulting services. In this role, you will lead the growth of these service offerings and participate in other projects with members of the Business Advisory Services team. The ideal candidate will be expected to be able to supervise and manage the complete regulatory compliance audits for our banking clients and review the audit documentation to support work performed. Candidates will also be expected to maintain and conduct appropriate follow-up to maintain client relationships and to resolve issues and approve regulatory compliance audit reports with findings and recommendations. SKILLS: • Thorough knowledge of banking regulations and operations • Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision • Ability to supervise staff • Develop relationships with prospective clients • Prepare and present proposals to current and prospective clients • Develops/maintains a network of business contacts • Ability to prepare engagement letters and any subsequent modifications for approval by a partner • Serve as principal contact for most engagements • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple clients • Willingness to work on other types of projects, such as internal audit engagements • Ability to work as a team as well as be self-motivated • Excellent verbal and written communication skills JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • 7 plus years of financial institution regulatory compliance experience, either in an internal role,

former examiner, or as a consultant • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • CPA or CIA required - CRCM certification preferred TO APPLY: If you are interested, please send your resume to: [email protected]


Briggs & Veselka Co. - Regulatory Compliance Manager




COMPANY PROFILE: CHAN Healthcare has an exciting, full-time career growth opportunity for an Engagement Based IT Audit Manager for our national Internal Audit and Risk Consulting team. This position can be located nationwide. CHAN Healthcare is the market leader in providing Internal Audit and Risk Consulting Services to the healthcare industry. We deliver innovative solutions to today’s complex healthcare issues. As a values-based company, we assist in advancing the missions of our clients. If you have a passion for success and want to add client value, apply today! RESPONSIBILITIES: The Engagement Based IT Audit Manager position provides high quality risk management and internal IT audit services. In collaboration with CHAN Leadership, this position plays a key role in the effective execution of CHAN’s growth and quality strategies, which includes client interface and delivery of products and services to the market. The Engagement Based IT Audit Manager is also responsible for providing input to business development initiatives with existing and potential clients, including implementing/executing internal audits, IT projects and business risk consulting solutions. This position will also serve as catalysts to grow CHAN’s competitive advantage, reputation and presence in the healthcare industry. At CHAN Healthcare you will work independently while receiving industry-leading support and technology. CHAN offers a robust knowledge management center where you can develop your career as well as create and share leading practices with other CHAN Associates and our clients. At CHAN Healthcare, you will have a competitive compensation and benefits package with PTO, educational allowance, holidays, industry leading technology and a collaborative and supportive culture. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • A Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Accounting or Business • Holds a CISA, CISSP, CIA or CPA certification; or working toward obtaining a certification within

two years of assuming position • A minimum of five years of IT audit, security and/or healthcare IT system operations experience • Big 4 Firm experience is a plus • Solid analytical skills with the ability to look at the big picture impact and assess local and global

impact • Executive presence; including strong verbal and written communications skills • Delivers work products consistently with high quality • Strong technical skills, experience with spreadsheets, databases and an automated audit work

paper system preferred • Able to work on different clients and adapt to different work environments, team structures and

client structures • Travel approximately 50% TO APPLY: Applicants can apply by visiting our website EOE M/F/D/V


CHAN Healthcare - Engagement Based IT Audit Manager



COMPANY PROFILE: CHAN Healthcare has an exciting, full-time career growth opportunity for an Engagement Based IT Audit Senior Manager for our national Internal Audit and Risk Consulting team. This position can be located nationwide. CHAN Healthcare is the market leader in providing Internal Audit and Risk Consulting Services to the healthcare industry. We deliver innovative solutions to today’s complex healthcare issues. As a values-based company, we assist in advancing the missions of our clients. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Engagement Based IT Audit Senior Manager position will work with a variety of clients to provide high quality risk management and internal IT audit services, and will also provide oversight, support and direction for the IT Audit resources at multiple client-based locations. The Engagement Based IT Senior Audit Manager will be responsible for identifying business development initiatives with existing and potential clients, including implementing/executing internal audits, IT projects and business risk consulting solutions. In collaboration with CHAN Leadership, this position will serve as catalysts to grow CHAN’s competitive advantage, reputation and presence in the healthcare industry. At CHAN Healthcare you will work independently while receiving industry-leading support and technology. CHAN offers a robust knowledge management center where you can develop your career as well as create and share leading practices with other CHAN Associates and our clients. At CHAN Healthcare, you will have a competitive compensation and benefits package with PTO, educational allowance, holidays, industry leading technology and a collaborative and supportive culture. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • A Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Accounting or Business • Holds a CISA, CISSP, CIA or CPA certification; or working toward obtaining a certification within

two years of assuming position • A minimum of seven years of IT audit, security and/or healthcare IT system operations experience • Big 4 Firm experience is a plus • Solid analytical skills with the ability to look at the big picture impact and assess local and global

impact • Supervisory/leadership experience • Executive presence; including strong verbal and written communications skills • Delivers work products consistently with high quality • Strong technical skills, experience with spreadsheets, databases and an automated audit work

paper system preferred • Able to work on different clients and adapt to different work environments, team structures and

client structures • Willingness to travel up to 50% TO APPLY: Applicants can apply by visiting our website EOE M/F/D/V


CHAN Healthcare - Engagement Based IT Audit Senior Manager



LOCATION: Houston, Texas DEPARTMENT: IT Advisory Services JOB DESCRIPTION: • Demonstrate an increasing understanding of applications and IT general controls including security

administration, program change management, program development, and computer operations. • Be familiar with and adhere to the rules, regulations and code of professional conduct of the AICPA, the

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and/or the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). • Perform documentation initiatives in assigned areas using the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations

(COSO) and COBIT internal control framework. • Develop an understanding of technical accounting literature within the GAAP and SEC hierarchies and their

applicability to IT Advisory Services. • Begin to execute the engagement plan in more complex IT areas. • Exhibit initiative, sense of responsibility, and independence by following through on open items and issues to

obtain completion. • Demonstrate the ability to perform, and deliver work independently with limited supervision on smaller

engagements. • Work closely with all experienced team members to identify and resolve issues encountered in performance

of assignments through effective and timely communication. • Consistently perform and take ownership of assigned areas, small projects, and small engagements under

the supervision of more experienced team members. • Has the goal to progress professionally by working toward passing the CISA, CISSP, CIA or CPA exam. • Demonstrate mindfulness of budget and deadline considerations and strive for adherence. • Adhere to the Firm’s policies and procedures, ACTION philosophy, demonstrate their importance to others,

and provide input to management on suggested modifications to Firm policies and procedures as necessary. • Be familiar with and adhere to relevant ethical requirements of the AICPA, contained in the Code of

Professional Conduct, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, and the Texas Society of CPA’s in discharging their professional responsibilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or other relevant field; Master’s Degree or further education in information systems auditing preferred. SKILLS: CISA or CISA candidate, CISSP or CISSP candidate, CIA or CIA candidate, and/or CPA or CPA candidate, 1 – 2 + years or more equivalent experience (public accounting / external audit, internal audit, information technology and/or staff accountant responsibilities), Basic familiarity with GAAP, GAAS and IIA standards; Knowledge of IT controls and how they affect the control environment. COBIT, COSO, and related frameworks preferred, Basic understanding of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404, and the role that information technology plays in compliance, Basic understanding of systems infrastructure and security, connectivity, remote access, and data mining, Basic understanding of financial reporting, transaction cycles and business processes. CLOSING DATE: 03/05/2016 TO APPLY: Please click the link below and complete an online application. You may contact Claire Longcor at [email protected] with any questions. https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=WEAVERANDTIDWELL&cws=1&rid=1054


Weaver - IT Advisory Services Associate II



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LOCATION: Houston, Texas DEPARTMENT: IT Advisory Services JOB DESCRIPTION: • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of COBIT, COSO and related concepts. • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business operations and supporting information

systems. Capable of planning, executing and delivering complex, non-recurring engagements with limited oversight.

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applications and IT general controls including security administration, program change management, program development, and computer operations. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of professional standards, regulations, and best practices and their relevance to IT Advisory Services.

• Responsible for assisting and actively participating in the development of departmental training, methodology and tools. Ownership of billing responsibilities and engagement administration for all engagements as requested by partners.

• Expanded involvement in firm and service line administrative duties as requested. Develop advanced knowledge in an industry or technical niche area. Responsible for ensuring engagement staff follow up on open items and issues and that engagement deliverables are completed timely.

• Demonstrate the ability to build networks of contacts and to identify opportunities for cross selling Firm services to clients by focusing on client service skills and building strong relationships with clients. Plan multiple concurrent client engagements including scheduling, deploying of resources and exhibits effective project management.

• Assist and mentor staff, actively cultivating an environment that challenges, encourages, and fosters learning. Monitor and supervise progress of staff, where applicable, in all engagement phases; provide performance feedback when needed.

• Perform a review of the work prepared by others for coverage, completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency. Work closely with all experienced team members to identify and resolve issues encountered in completing engagement objectives through effective and timely communication.

• Consistently take ownership of assigned engagement objectives and demonstrate the ability to plan multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining the department staff schedule.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or other relevant field; Master’s Degree or further education in information systems auditing preferred. SKILLS: CISA or CISSP (preferably), CIA or CPA, 5 + years or more equivalent experience (public accounting/external audit, internal audit, information technology and/or staff accountant responsibilities), Basic familiarity with GAAP, GAAS and IIA standards, Knowledge of IT controls and how they affect the control environment. COBIT, COSO, and related standards preferred, Comprehensive understanding of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404, and the role that IT plays in compliance, Comprehensive understanding of systems infrastructure and security, connectivity, remote access, and data mining, Thorough understanding of financial reporting, transaction cycles and business processes, Comprehensive understanding of fundamental layers of information systems including network infrastructure, computer operating systems, database management systems, and computer applications CLOSING DATE: 03/05/2016 TO APPLY: Please click the link below and complete an online application. You may contact Claire Longcor at [email protected] with any questions. https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=WEAVERANDTIDWELL&cws=1&rid=1089


Weaver - IT Advisory Services Manager



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