Internal auditor senior, Internal Audit

Senior Auditor

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Auditor within Audit and Advisory Services (AAS). Reporting to the university's Manager of Audit and Advisory Services, the Senior Auditor position exists to provide professional, independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve university units' operations. This role assists units accomplish their mission and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Participates in the planning of assigned financial, operational, and investigative projects. Supervises assigned projects to ensure timely and effective completion. Identifies and evaluates key risks and controls. Adequately documents audit work, such as narratives and process flows, to capture procedures performed, support conclusions reached, and identify internal controls and control weaknesses. Performs and supervises work for all project phases, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up. Reviews project staff and departmental intern workpapers. Utilizes automated techniques and analytics software (i.e., Tableau) to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit and advisory services. Leads project communications with the client, such as opening meetings, audit status updates, and closing meetings. Partners with client management to develop actionable recommendations to address audit observations. Educates relevant stakeholders about audit observations and recommendations to remediate issues and mitigate risks. Leads the creation of the audit report and delivers clear and concise recommendations. Acts as the main contact for follow-up with the client on timely completion of audit recommendations. Works to stay alert to university risks and provides input into the AAS annual risk assessment. Participates, in an advisory capacity, on university system implementation teams, task forces, and working groups to provide input into internal controls and process workflows. Consults all levels of university management on risk mitigation, control, and governance processes. Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Full Time

Work Arrangement - Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.

Union Description - Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline (i.e., Business Administration, Finance). At least five (5) years of work experience in the practice of professional internal auditing or public accounting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Ability to understand the components of sound risk management, control, and governance processes. Advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing principles. Ability to perform basic data analytics using data analytic software. Ability to know and abide by the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing in their day-to-day work. Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge of auditing techniques. Ability to keep abreast of breaking developments in auditing literature, as well as perform research through the auditors' network of resources for issues specifically addressing the university. Understanding of management and control model principles. Ability to understand internal control and compliance frameworks, such as: Internal Control – Integrated Framework (i.e., Strong communication skills both verbal and writing, recognizing audit reports, advisory letters, and other documents are the most visible "product" of AAS services. Ability to interpret trends, relationships, and problems from a financial and statistical perspective. Ability to to apply advanced auditing principles in all assignments. Ability to exhibit supervisory and teaching skills when working with Associate Auditors and departmental interns. Advanced writing skills to create audit reports, workpapers, and other communications. Ability to understand business processes, information, and communication flows and internal control systems of varying complexities for analysis and evaluation. federal, state, and local statues, administrative codes, federal and state agency mandates, contracts with external organizations, and university and unit policies and procedures. Ability to utilize interpersonal skills for meeting and communicating with all levels of the university community. Ability to multitask and work concurrently on more than one assigned project. Ability to maintain confidentiality on all projects and occasionally work under stressful conditions (i.e., Ability to make independent, professional, and supportable judgements on work performed and be flexible in taking direction from the AAS Management team. Preferred Qualifications - Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). An advanced degree such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Accounting Science. Public presentation skills and experience in designing content materials for formal presentations in workshops and teaching groups. hospital, academic medical center, other clinical setting). Prior usage of audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard, MKInsight, TeamMate, Auto Audit).

Equipment Utilized - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams), audit management software, and data analytics/business intelligence tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Ability to work on a computer for substantial portions of their work day and be willing to drive to all Rutgers locations throughout New Jersey.