Associate Internal Auditor

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100034 University Audit

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 111

Compensation Range:

$63,815.00 - $95,723.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Assists in performing value-added financial, operational, and compliance audits of departments and processes. Conducts audits of internal controls to ensure that the institution's assets are protected and to determine if functional areas are conducting operations in compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and governmental, grant/contract, and legal requirements. Prepares reports presenting audit results and recommends corrective actions clearly and concisely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts audit testing and evaluates internal controls to ensure that business practices are effective, efficient, and compliant with University and regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists leadership and auditors in planning various University-wide, divisional, and operating-unit risk assessments and audit projects.
• Performs risk assessments to identify areas of most significant audit criticality and evaluate risk management strategies' adequacy.
• Prepares audit reports that clearly and concisely communicate findings, risks, root causes, and recommendations.
• Develops creative and practical risk mitigation recommendations to enhance internal controls and manage risks effectively.
• Creates and maintains clear, well-organized, and reviewable work paper documentation using an electronic work paper application.
• Assists in making oral or written presentations to management.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 2 years of experience in internal and/or external auditing required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Understanding of internal controls, business processes, auditing procedures, and risk assessments preferred
• Proficient in PC functionality and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint preferred
• Excellent audit work paper and documentation skills preferred
• Demonstrated problem solving skills preferred

LICENCES

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon hire preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) upon hire preferred
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) upon hire preferred

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.  This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.