Senior Internal Auditor

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, performing, and reporting on complex financial, operational, and compliance audits. Develops audit objectives, designs and executes detailed audit procedures, and prepares high-quality audit documentation and audit reports. Serves as a project lead for assigned audits, coordinating tasks, monitoring timelines, and guiding and reviewing staff auditors' work to ensure quality and timely completion.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans, leads, and executes operational, compliance, financial, and special audit engagements with limited supervision, ensuring objectives, scope, timelines, and deliverables are achieved independently
2. Supports and participates in investigative activities, including data analysis, review of records, interviews, documentation evaluation, and other fact-finding procedures to assist in resolving allegations, concerns, or identified risks
3. Prepares and maintains comprehensive audit workpapers in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards), departmental policies, and professional auditing practices
4. Develops, refines, and executes risk-based audit programs, testing methodologies, and procedures to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and internal controls
5. Documents business processes, risks, controls, and audit results through narratives, process flows, risk-control matrices, and other audit documentation, clearly identifying control strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
6. Researches, interprets, and applies policies and regulations of Kennesaw State University, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, state and federal agencies, and other governing bodies to determine compliance requirements and organizational impact
7. Provides regular updates to Internal Audit Division leadership regarding the status, progress, risks, and outcomes of audits, investigations, and special projects, proactively identifying and addressing issues that may impact project objectives or timelines
8. Identifies, evaluates, and communicates practical recommendations that enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen internal controls, improve compliance, reduce risk, and increase organizational efficiency
9. Prepares clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports that effectively communicate observations, risk implications, root causes, and actionable recommendations to management and stakeholders
10. Monitors, validates, and reports on the implementation and effectiveness of management action plans to ensure timely remediation of audit findings and identified control deficiencies.
11. Presents audit results, risk assessments, and recommendations to departmental leadership, University management, and other stakeholders, fostering constructive dialogue and accountability
12. Contributes to Internal Audit Division initiatives, including continuous improvement efforts, quality assurance activities, training, professional development, methodology enhancements, and departmental projects
13. Supports the annual enterprise risk assessment and audit planning process by identifying emerging risks, evaluating organizational priorities, and recommending areas for audit coverage
14. Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced audit staff by sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance on audit methodologies, and promoting adherence to professional standards and best practices

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field

Required Experience
Four (4) years of related audit (internal and/or external), investigations, or compliance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
CPA, CFE, CIA, and/or CISA certification(s)

Preferred Experience
Experience performing data analytics procedures in audits using SQL and/or advanced capabilities in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, IDEA, ACL, or similar to identify risks and anomalies Experience in public accounting, higher education, sponsored research, and/or government auditing

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $86,400 to $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Demonstrates skills in researching, collecting, and analyzing data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of auditing standards, practices, internal controls, and business processes
Knowledge of data analytics tools, data structures, and concepts
Knowledge of project management principles
Knowledge of research methodologies
Proactively identifies and pursues professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of new developments in the internal auditing field as applicable to KSU

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.