Audit Manager - Wichita Falls

Texas Tech University•Wichita Falls, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, performs and supervises complex audit work, including audit, consulting, and investigative engagements for Texas Tech University System and all component institutions. Concurrently manages multiple engagements. Lives and promotes the values of the Texas Tech University System: People First, Integrity, Community, Respect, and Exemplary Service. Work requires extensive interaction with coworkers and clients, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to gather facts, conduct interviews, and interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies with sound judgment. Work requires a high degree of initiative and is performed under limited supervision. Independently gain an understanding of complex subject matter areas and applies knowledge in performing audit, advisory, and investigative engagements at component institutions. Independently conduct or lead the audit planning process, including risk assessment, establishment of audit objectives, and development of audit programs for complex engagements. For complex engagements, independently document and ensure through the review process that all documentation is clear, concise, and organized in a logical way and fully support conclusions and audit objectives. Write professional, concise, comprehensive, and clear reports to management to communicate the results of engagements. Demonstrate effective project management of diverse teams conducting multiple engagements in varying stages of completion. Effective project management encompasses communication, engagement economics, and technical audit skills. Develop target dates and project time budgets for complex engagements. Proactively monitor and communicate time budgets and deadlines and make consistent effort to lead teams in meeting budgets and deadlines. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of audit procedures, controls, standards, and best practices in internal auditing. Communicate audit techniques to others and contribute to the development of team members. Build and maintain effective client relationships and communicate with clients regarding the audit process and results in a professional, comprehensive, clear, and concise manner. Demonstrates sound professional judgment, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making skills to recognize problems and determine optimal solutions to address issues. Demonstrate leadership skills including openness, availability, and approachability to foster teamwork and collaboration. Provide timely feedback throughout engagements and formally conduct post-engagement assessments of team members. Contribute to continuous departmental improvement, including critiquing audit processes and procedures, in order to conduct future audits more effectively and efficiently. Demonstrate the ability to prepare and deliver informational presentations to both internal and external constituencies. Exhibit the ability and willingness to perform the duties of Senior and Staff Auditors when necessary. Live and promote the values of the Texas Tech University System: People First, Integrity, Community, Resilience, and Exemplary Service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or related field
Four years of audit or related experience
Two years of experience in a supervisory capacity
CPA or CIA certification with current license

Nice To Haves

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Plans, performs and supervises complex audit work, including audit, consulting, and investigative engagements.
Manages multiple engagements concurrently.
Gains an understanding of complex subject matter areas and applies knowledge in performing audit, advisory, and investigative engagements.
Conducts or leads the audit planning process, including risk assessment, establishment of audit objectives, and development of audit programs for complex engagements.
Documents complex engagements, ensuring documentation is clear, concise, organized, and supports conclusions.
Writes professional, concise, comprehensive, and clear reports to management.
Demonstrates effective project management of diverse teams conducting multiple engagements.
Develops target dates and project time budgets for complex engagements.
Monitors and communicates time budgets and deadlines, leading teams to meet them.
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of audit procedures, controls, standards, and best practices.
Communicates audit techniques to others and contributes to the development of team members.
Builds and maintains effective client relationships.
Communicates with clients regarding the audit process and results.
Demonstrates sound professional judgment, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making skills.
Demonstrates leadership skills to foster teamwork and collaboration.
Provides timely feedback and conducts post-engagement assessments of team members.
Contributes to continuous departmental improvement.
Prepares and delivers informational presentations.
Performs the duties of Senior and Staff Auditors when necessary.