Senior Auditor – Internal Audit

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is seeking a full-time (100%) Senior Auditor in the Office of Internal Audit. This position involves working with complex accounting and financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with university and government guidelines, policies, and regulations. The Senior Auditor will research identified issues, make recommendations for policy and procedure improvements, and plan and conduct a wide variety of complex internal audits by evaluating operational and business processes for appropriate internal controls. Key responsibilities include identifying process risks, recommending improvements, applying internal audit standards, conducting follow-up reviews to ensure corrective actions, and providing direction and training to staff auditors. The position reports to the Board’s Chief Audit Executive, is located at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and is eligible for a hybrid work model. The Board of Regents governs five public educational institutions in Iowa, including three public universities. The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a business, accounting, or information technology field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum three years of applicable experience, with preference given to audit experience
• A certification in a related field: CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA
• Advanced knowledge of audit procedures, specifically the ability to assess an organization's exposure to various risks and recommend controls to address these risks
• Sufficient knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to critically assess business policies, procedures, and practices
• Experience with data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes
• Capable of establishing and executing projects to meet required deadlines
• Proficiency in professional verbal and written communication

Nice To Haves

• Experience in information technology, financial, construction, compliance, or operational auditing
• Advanced proficiency in applying organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
• Experience in training new staff
• Knowledge of Workday functionality and controls

Responsibilities

• Work with complex accounting and financial data of various departments to ensure accuracy and compliance with university and government guidelines, policies, and regulations
• Research identified issues thoroughly and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly
• Plan and conduct a wide variety of complex internal audits by evaluating operational and business processes for appropriate internal controls
• Identify areas of process risk and recommend specific steps for improvement
• Apply internal audit standards and policies to investigate and evaluate operations and activities
• Conduct follow-up review of audited areas and programs to ensure management has taken appropriate corrective actions
• Provide direction and training to staff auditors

What This Job Offers

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