Auditor III (Senior Auditor)

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R106155

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline. 3 years of experience as an internal auditor working on progressively more complex projects, demonstrating proficiency in performing project planning; identifying associated risks and compensating controls; writing  and executing audit programs; performing data analysis; identifying operating effectiveness and efficiency improvements; communicating issues to various levels of administration; and effectively negotiating corrective action plans. Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or obtain within 6 months of hire. Grade 8 (Salaried).

Position Description:

The Auditor III is a senior level position that will lead internal auditor on complex internal audit projects or investigations. Acts as a consultant to administration in regard to strategic initiatives and projects. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning audit projects, identifying business risks and the significance to the achievement of business objectives and strategic goals, assessing the internal control environment, determining the scope of work performed, and designing and executing audit programs.  

• Identifying key internal controls and internal control weaknesses. 

• Performing data analysis to identify irregularities, draw conclusions, and support decision-making.  

• Identifying improvements in operating effectiveness and efficiency.

• Conducting audits in accordance with professional and departmental standards. 

• Communicating audit results verbally and in written format to various levels of administration. 

• Negotiating acceptable corrective actions and following up with administration to ensure the actions have been implemented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internal audit experience in higher education.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office products, specifically VISIO and Excel. 

• 3+ years of experience with audit work paper organization concepts and software (TeamMate, AuditBoard, or similar products). 

• Experience auditing sponsored research, grants, and contracts.

• Proficiency using database analytic software such as ACL, IDEA, or similar product for data mining.

Competencies

• Knowledge of Auditing Standards

• Risk Assessment and Management

• Internal Control Identification and Evaluation

• Audit Planning and Execution

• Project Management 

• Data Analytics 

• Critical Thinking 

• Verbal and Written Communications

• Integrity, Objectivity, and Accountability

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.