1660 Senior Internal Auditor

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

TITLE Senior Internal Auditor

CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1660

GRADE 45

CLASSIFICATION Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management

MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Board of Governors

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for in-charge assignment of internal audits of University departments and activities under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management. Assignments vary in complexity and are carried out with minimal supervision. The Senior Internal Auditor reviews and analyzes transactions, documents, records, reports and accounts relating to University operations and functions and prepares acceptable working papers and audit reports of findings. Special reviews and projects may be assigned as requested by the Board of Governors and University administrators.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required. Certification as a CPA or CIA is preferred.

Experience: Four years experience in auditing, public accounting, or governmental accounting is required.

Skills: Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate ideas, facts, and abstract concepts to people from all constituencies of the University is required. The ability to supervise a student and staff employee(s) is required. A functional knowledge of the use of computers in internal auditing, the ability to research, collect, organize and maintain accurate records/data, the ability to work with little supervision, to meet deadlines, to solve problems, and to make appropriate recommendations is required. Professionalism and objectivity under all circumstances is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management, performs internal audits of University departments and activities in compliance with established guidelines and principles of auditing by understanding and documenting business processes, interpreting University policies and procedures, governance practices, and regulatory obligations, evaluating compliance with laws, policies, procedures, and regulation by comparing operating practices with established norms, and supporting the safeguarding of assets by reviewing the internal controls over those assets and verifying the existence of such assets.

2. Assesses complex activities to identify potential operational, financial, or compliance risks or potential fraud which warrant audit attention.

3. Contributes to the development of a total program of internal review and audit for the University by determining records and activities to be analyzed and planning work assignments for departmental audits.

4. Prepares acceptable work papers by researching, compiling, and analyzing data to be presented within internal audit reports.

5. Effectively communicates the results of audits by preparing final reports of audit findings.

6. Participates in departmental and employee education in the area of internal controls and policy and in monitoring audit actions taken by management.

7. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management.

8. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

9. Contributes to the overall success of the University by working as a team member on audits and special projects and performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISION

The Senior Internal Auditor is supervised by the Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management and may be required, at times, to supervise student employees and/or graduate assistants.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

REVISED JULY 2016

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