24-96 - Financial Compliance Examiner (Financial - Austin, United States - Texas Water Development Board

Texas Water Development Board

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD'S MISSION
Leading the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

Job Description Summary
Performs entry-level financial examination, analysis, and compliance monitoring work. Work involves conducting examinations to determine and report on financial condition and compliance with statutory requirements, and financing/lending agreements.

Conducts financial and compliance review of local entities for which the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) serves as lender or grantor.

May train others. Works under close supervision, with mínimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Financial Compliance Division.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts financial examinations with the assistance of others.
Conducts financial reviews of entities that have received financial awards from TWDB.
Evaluates recorded assets, liabilities, surpluses, and capital for compliance with statutes, rules, and regulations.
Conducts financial compliance and stability reviews of municipalities for which the TWDB serves as bondholder, identifying instances of noncompliance and/or default risk.
Verifies the accuracy of records, work papers, and related financial statements.
Determines proper documentation and adequate procedures.
Detects and records variances from policies, procedures and borrowing covenants.
Assesses findings of noncompliance and default risk.
Recommends corrective action plans and strategies for remedial intervention and surveillance.
Prepares worksheets and summaries of financial examinations.
Conducts reviews TWDB loan recipients to ensure compliance with loan covenants.
Reviews borrowers' ordinances, private placement memorandums, and financial documentation to determine compliance with TWDB requirements.
Prepares and updates reports produced by TxWISE (TWDB internal operating system platform).
Responsible for timely and accurate data entry associated with all assigned work.
Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule.
Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Insurance, or related field.
Experience with financial examinations, accounting, or auditing.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted on a yearforyear basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or MBA from an accredited college or university with a specialization in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Finance, Computer Science and/or Math.
One or more years of experience as a financial examiner.
Certification in one or more of the following areas: Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE), Certified Financial Examiner (CFE), Certified Insurance Examiner (CIE), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Compliance Division.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
Knowledge of auditing and accounting standards and techniques.
Knowledge of financial and industry terminology and practices.
Knowledge of corporate structures, business operating procedures, management control, and internal reporting techniques.
Skills in providing customer and personal services.
Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
Skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Skills in managing one's own time.
Skills in the use of standard office equipment.
Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
Ability to perform routine and nonroutine work assignments accurately and ontime with little or no supervision.
Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance,