Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

This role supports the University's Internal Audit function by helping maintain strong audit coverage and identifying control weaknesses, compliance risks, and opportunities for process improvement. The position provides timely, risk-based assurance and advisory services to University leadership while supporting audit operations and allowing senior audit staff to focus on complex audits and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plans audits and assignments in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards while documenting assignments in work papers and audit files.
• Performs audits and assignments in accordance with IIA standards while documenting audit testing and work.
• Develops recommendations to improve operations and processes to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place to reduce risks.
• Assists and advises management and staff regarding financial and accounting matters, policies and procedures, and internal controls.
• Assembles reports and work papers and performs various clerical duties as needed.
• Represents the Internal Auditing Department on University committees and other meetings.

Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, or closely related field plus a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, or closely related field plus a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 2 years of experience in the policies, laws and practices of internal auditing.

Note: A CIA or CPA certification is required upon hire if the degree is not in Accounting.

Substitutions Allowed for Experience:

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred.

Contract Type: Continuing

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