PRINCIPAL AUDITOR

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Leading audits and/or compliance assurance reviews of Duke University and/or Duke University Health System and its departments, institutes, centers and regulatory functional offices to ensure effectiveness of internal controls and accuracy of recorded data. Performs operational, financial compliance and information technology assessments to evaluate business processes and technology systems for efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy. May also conduct advisory engagements focused on risk assessment, root cause analysis, performance metrics, process design and technology pre implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, management information systems or related field
• Four years' experience in auditing, accounting or financial operations, including responsibility for engagement planning, oversight and delivery
• Solid business acumen
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Strong relationship management abilities
• Desire to achieve value-added project outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree
• CPA, CIA, CRA, CCRP or other relevant professional certification
• Experience in public accounting, or equivalent professional services

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with team members, department leadership and client representatives.
• Plan and perform independent, objective audit and advisory service engagements based upon understanding risks, developing scope and project management against milestones.
• Compile information and/or prepare written reports and analyses communicating review results with appropriate recommendations to senior leadership; perform follow up to ensure complete and appropriate action within risk tolerance parameters.
• Examine and analyze records and conduct client interviews to evaluate internal controls, business process design, risk mitigation strategy and/or compliance with Duke policy or third-party regulations.
• Lead risk-based engagement planning, perform fieldwork, document workpapers and draft engagement reports.
• Develops recommendations to address issues detected.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees