Sr. Internal Auditor (Hybrid)

The Highlights: The Senior Internal Auditor conducts reviews of University processes, performs action plan follow-up, and assists with investigations and the annual risk assessment process.  The Senior Internal Auditor supervises staff auditors and student auditors, and performs other administrative duties as assigned.

What You'll Do:

• Execute the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases of audits on the Internal Audit Plan under guidance of Internal Audit management within budgeted hours and timeframes. Project plan, scope and execution decisions are reviewed and approved by Internal Audit management. 
• Assist with the annual risk assessment process 
• Assist with investigations 
• Perform follow-up on agreed-upon action plans from internal audits 
• Assist in Internal Audit administrative tasks as assigned 
• Supervises staff auditors and student auditors, if assigned to the project.  Usually no more than one student auditor is assigned to each project. Supervision includes explanation of tasks to be completed, review of output of the task, and monitoring of timely completion of the student auditors' work.   

 

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in Business, accounting, finance, internal audit or related discipline preferred. 
• Minimum 4 years of auditing experience and one year leading internal audit projects is required
• Prior experience with data analysis tools is required
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor required (or working towards achieving certification within one year of hire). Maintain Certification with Continuing Professional Education.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner license is desired 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Visio required; working knowledge of IDEA or other data analytic tools, and Access is desired. 
• Experience utilizing ERP systems and GRC tools preferred. Experience using SQL and Tableau desired.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines, work independently, and work in a fluctuating environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with many individuals at all levels throughout the University in a professional and courteous manner.
• Mathematical aptitude and the ability to manage and interpret data accurately.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion.
• Required travel between Loop and Lincoln Park campus
• Some overtime including weekends or evenings, as necessary

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)