Senior Associate Auditor / Associate Auditor

Job Title

Senior Associate Auditor / Associate Auditor

Department

Internal Audit

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

Associate Auditor: $60,000 / Senior Associate Auditor: $70,000

Position Salary Maximum

Associate Auditor: $70,000 \ Senior Associate Auditor: $80,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-02-10

Job Description Summary

This position performs risk-based internal audits of varying complexity in accordance with professional and department standards.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• With general direction from the Chief Audit Officer, supports the audit process through independent audit planning, analysis, preparing work papers, reporting findings, and making recommendations for improvement.

• Leads audit projects through the planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up phases. Includes operational, compliance, financial, and IT related audits.

• Performs internal audits by developing audit scopes, audit objectives, and audit programs.

• Provides consulting services through advisory engagements, including participation on committees, meetings, and projects.

• Proactively researches emerging risks, compliance requirements, and leading internal control practices relevant to higher education to apply in conducting audits.

• Assesses risk and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.

• Analyzes controls, processes, systems, and transactions. Clearly and concisely documents using narratives and flowcharts.

• Operates and maintains data analysis software, spreadsheets, and computerized databases.

• Incorporates data analytics into conducting internal audits, and developing and maintaining continuous auditing programs.

• Performs audit program testing and prepares audit work papers to clearly document findings and support conclusions.

• Maintains clear and effective communication with audit clients and the Chief Audit Officer throughout the engagement.

• Prepares clear and concise draft audit reports to identify internal control weaknesses and make recommendations for improvement.

• Presents audit findings and recommendations to audit clients and facilitates the client's development of corrective action plans to address weaknesses and enhance operations.

• Manages multiple audit projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.

• Builds strong working relationships with audit clients, management, and subject matter experts across the University.

• Provides input on audit plan activities.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Associate Auditor:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (by employment start date) in Accounting, Business, or related field and at least 3 years of auditing experience

• Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or obtain within 2 years of employment start date

Associate Auditor:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (by employment start date) in Accounting, Business, or related field

• Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or obtain within 2 years of employment start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Internal audit experience in higher education

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification

• Master’s degree in a closely related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent verbal and written communications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Proficient with common business applications such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple