Auditor / Senior Auditor

CMU • Mount Pleasant, MI

15d

About The Position

Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, this position plans, performs, and documents risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits and other projects independently to evaluate university governance, risk management, and control processes. This position performs all phases of audits/investigations including planning work, preparing the audit programs, evaluating risks and controls, testing control effectiveness to ensure compliance with regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and drafting audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and presenting findings to auditee and management. Work assigned to the Auditor is expected to be carried out with a reasonable amount of supervision; however, the Auditor should not wait for supervisor direction and should be proactive in initiating audit steps, checking with the supervisor when clarity is needed. Work assigned to the Senior Auditor is expected to be carried out with limited supervision.

Requirements

• Auditor: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Auditor: One year of auditing or related experience.
• Auditor: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a positive attitude.
• Auditor: Excellent report writing skills.
• Auditor: Outstanding analytical, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Auditor: Strong understanding of internal controls.
• Auditor: Demonstrated skillset as a self-directed, service-oriented, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards.
• Auditor: Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Auditor: Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to prioritize and plan multiple projects and activities.
• Auditor: Ability to prepare recommendations and reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Auditor: Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Auditor: Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Senior Auditor: All qualifications listed for an Auditor, plus: Four additional years of auditing or related experience.
• Senior Auditor: Certification as a CPA , CIA , or other relevant professional certification or a willingness/ability to obtain one upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity and work experience in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity and work experience with SAP .
• Public accounting experience.
• Ability to organize and direct the work of others.
• Experience in computer assisted audit techniques using data analytics software.
• Experience in risk assessment and risk management activities.
• Proven activity in professional auditing organizations.
• Thorough knowledge and experience applying auditing theory and practice in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics adopted by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Responsibilities

• Plans, performs, and documents risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits
• Evaluates university governance, risk management, and control processes
• Performs all phases of audits/investigations including planning work, preparing the audit programs, evaluating risks and controls, testing control effectiveness to ensure compliance with regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and drafting audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and presenting findings to auditee and management.
• Drafting audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and presenting findings to auditee and management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees