Internal Auditor

Audit ManagerResponsible 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.Key responsibilities include planning and executing operational, compliance, financial, and special audit engagements with limited supervision, supporting investigative activities, preparing comprehensive audit workpapers, developing risk-based audit programs, documenting business processes and audit results, researching and applying policies and regulations, providing regular updates to Internal Audit Division leadership, identifying and communicating practical recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness, preparing clear audit reports, monitoring and reporting on the implementation of management action plans, presenting audit results to departmental leadership and stakeholders, contributing to Internal Audit Division initiatives, supporting the annual enterprise risk assessment and audit planning process, and serving as a resource and mentor to less experienced audit staff.Required educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field. Required experience includes four (4) years of related audit (internal and/or external), investigations, or compliance experience.Preferred educational qualifications include an advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field. Preferred certifications include CPA, CFE, CIA, and/or CISA. Preferred experience includes 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 is also preferred.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.Abilities include skills in researching, collecting, and analyzing data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions. Knowledge of auditing standards, practices, internal controls, and business processes is required. Knowledge of data analytics tools, data structures, and concepts is also required. Knowledge of project management principles and research methodologies is necessary. Skills include excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills. Proficiency with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) is required. Strong attention to detail and follow up skills are necessary. Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette are also required.