Audit Professional 4

Audit Professional 4

This position performs audits, investigations and advisory services that encompass financial, compliance, functional and operational reviews of complex and diverse areas as a service to management in accordance with professional auditing standards, including those in specialized areas as health sciences for which there may be no existing precedent or structure. Audit scope encompasses risks that cross organizational lines and involve complex technology associated with the use of financial, health sciences, research and information resources. The auditor exercises individual judgement in making recommendations concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of activities audited and the adequacy of existing controls. Composes reports to auditee management which include audit observations and recommended changes. Composes and presents reports to promote recommended changes. Conducts the most complex audits with a high degree of autonomy including those in specialized areas such as health sciences and assist management in developing applicable policies, procedures and internal controls including the health sciences area. Provides advisory services to management, including School of Medicine and executive campus management. Performs various full scope examinations (including surveys, reviews and consultations). Performs data analytic procedures using general audit software (i.e. Microsoft Excel and TeamMate Data Analytics). Participates in assigned workgroups and committees. Conducts any other assigned projects. Plans and conducts investigations, including any related to health sciences and communicate results of investigative work.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. - Required

Experience Requirements

6 - 10 years of related experience. - Required

Substantial and progressive experience performing audits, advisory services and investigations. - Required

Experience in conducting internal financial, operational, functional and compliance audits in accordance with IIA and UC standards. - Preferred

Experience in performing Investigations. - Preferred

Experience in performing data analytics. Experience with automated TeamMate working papers - Preferred

Certification Requirements

Professional certification. - Preferred

CIA, CISA CPA, CFE or CA. - Preferred

Special Conditions

Must pass a background check. - Required

Travel - Required

Minimum Requirements

Advanced knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards.

Broad and thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations.

Skills to determine and apply appropriate policies and practices in the completion of audit assignments.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions.

May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases.

Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with internal and external campus community personnel. Demonstrated skill in expressing ideas clearly and convincingly. Demonstrated skill in identifying the correct issues to be Required communicated, the appropriate audience, the method of communication and the timing of the communication. Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately express substance and nuance.

Advanced knowledge of Accounting Principles and IIA Standards.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Skill in editing and formatting documents in word processing applications and creating spreadsheets and reports using appropriate software application. Skill in entering data into databases or spreadsheets. Experience using e-mail messaging and automated calendaring systems

Must possess professional integrity, independence of attitude and objectivity.

Advanced skill in analyzing policy issues, policies and procedures and other directives and form solid recommendations. Advanced skill in independently researching questions and making appropriate contacts for problem solving. Advanced skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to identify relevant concerns, identify patterns or tendencies, formulate logical and objective conclusions.

Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflects the relative importance of job responsibilities. Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.

Skill in translating observations, findings, and recommendations from analytical studies into a concise and logical written report.

Skill to independently compose letters, memos, reports, and other written communication materials, for a variety of audiences, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing and proofreading skills including knowledge of correct English grammar.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working autonomously and conducting higher education internal audits, investigations, information system reviews and contract & grant reviews.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

General Information

Job Title AUDIT PROFL 4 Job Code 005973 Grade 24 Department Head Gregory Moore Supervisor Gregory Moore

Generic Scope

Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope

Performs the full scope of auditing encompassing financial, compliance, information systems, and effectiveness reviews according to professional auditing standards. Exercises individual judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for developing audit conclusions. Provides functional advice, training and/or guidance to less-experienced audit professionals. Normally receives high level oversight on audit assignments with general instruction provided on new or more complex audit work.

Department Custom Scope

This position performs audits, investigations and advisory services that encompass financial, compliance, functional and operational reviews of complex and diverse areas as a service to management in accordance with professional auditing standards, including those in specialized areas as health sciences for which there may be no existing precedent or structure. Audit scope encompasses risks that cross organizational lines and involve complex technology associated with the use of financial, health sciences, research and information resources. The auditor exercises individual judgement in making recommendations concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of activities audited and the adequacy of existing controls. Composes reports to auditee management which include audit observations and recommended changes. Composes and presents reports to promote recommended changes. Conducts the most complex audits with a high degree of autonomy including those in specialized areas such as health sciences and assist management in developing applicable policies, procedures and internal controls including the health sciences area. Provides advisory services to management, including School of Medicine and executive campus management. Performs various full scope examinations (including surveys, reviews and consultations). Performs data analytic procedures using general audit software (i.e. Microsoft Excel and TeamMate Data Analytics). Participates in assigned workgroups and committees. Conducts any other assigned projects. Plans and conducts investigations, including any related to health sciences and communicate results of investigative work.

Key Responsibilities