Internal Auditor

CSCU System Office • Hartford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Internal Auditors within the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU) serve as independent evaluators who safeguard institutional integrity by rigorously assessing financial controls, operational risks, and compliance with complex state and federal mandates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (at least 30 semester hours of accounting coursework)
• Two years of auditing experience
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in applying professional accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in applying relevant statutes and regulations to financial and programmatic information.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in analyzing financial records, documents, and reports with or without guidance.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in preparing reports including narrative and statistical sections with or without guidance.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in preparing financial spreadsheets utilizing multiple Excel functions to determine compliance with statutes, regulations, and sound business practices.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in utilizing an EDP system for financial management information retrieval and financial information analysis.
• Proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conducts examinations of financial records and documents of institutions within the CSCU system.
• Prepares for examinations by reviewing prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets or other available data.
• For an on-site audit, meets with officials of the organization being examined to discuss audit procedures, answers questions and obtains necessary information and records.
• Utilizes electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis.
• Examines various financial records including revenue, expenditure, payroll and grant accounting statements.
• Examines and reconciles accounting records with supporting data, such as vouchers, invoices and cash receipts.
• Reviews and evaluates complex financial documents to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
• Examines accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles, laws and regulations, and state or federal requirements.
• For an on-site audit, reviews and discusses audit findings with officials of the audited organization.
• Prepares audit, or other reports that are grammatically correct, accurate, and defensible, explaining results and making recommendations utilizing the prescribed audit software, using established division procedures, and utilizing all relevant guidance (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), or other applicable guidance).
• May participate in hearings or conferences.

Benefits

• Excellent State of CT medical insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Related fringe benefits
• Generous leave policies
• Several retirement plans
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits
• Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager