Senior Auditor, Office of Audit and Compliance - UT System Administration

University of Tennessee•Liberty Township, OH

6d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Senior Auditor manages projects and leads professional staff teams conducting audits, consulting projects, investigations, and other work that objectively and independently evaluates risks and improves university operations. Projects assess the effectiveness of operational policies and procedures, operational efficiency, compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and the presence of fraud, waste, or abuse. The Senior Auditor may occasionally conduct projects independently or work on a team under the direction of the project lead or supervisor. The position is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant field.
More than two years of experience in internal auditing, information systems auditing, consulting, investigations, or other applicable work evaluating business process controls, operational efficiency and effectiveness, and compliance with policies, regulations, or laws.
Experience developing project plans to achieve risk-based objectives in a complex environment.
Professional certification required, such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of current internal audit philosophy and practices, including internal control testing techniques.
Skill in preparing clear, concise work papers and comprehensive reports; interpreting and applying policies and regulations; and conducting interviews.
Ability to organize work, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, evaluate evidence, and exercise independent judgment based on University of Tennessee policies and regulations.
Ability to coach, motivate, and provide performance feedback to team members.
Knowledge and awareness of the need to maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
Ability to maintain a sense of urgency in carrying out internal audit responsibilities.
Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to use other audit software.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, independently establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to exercise independent, mature professional judgment when evaluating audit evidence and formulating recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience leading audit teams, reviewing work papers, and managing multiple ongoing projects.
Experience in an internal audit function.
Experience with data analytics tools.
Experience auditing in higher education or working in a higher education administrative role.
Supervisory and project management experience.
Ability to determine team priorities and allocate time and resources effectively.
Knowledge of administrative operations at a higher education institution.
Competency in data analysis software.
Familiarity with rules and regulations involving externally sponsored research.

Responsibilities

Develop or oversee project plans, risk analyses, objectives, scope, and methodologies for audits and other projects.
Coordinate team members, provide guidance, assign work, monitor budgets and deadlines, and update the supervisor on project status, potential issues, solutions, and client feedback.
Collect and analyze data, information, and evidence using university and external sources, sampling, document collection, process observation, interviews, questionnaires, surveys, and data analytics or other methodologies.
Prepare thorough, organized, self-explanatory work papers supporting conclusions and demonstrating achievement of project objectives.
Review team members’ work papers and reports for quality, clarity, concision, and completeness.
Evaluate audit processes, provide formal feedback to team members, and participate in long-range planning, audit tool development, and office practice improvements.
Analyze or oversee analysis of information to identify control weaknesses, noncompliance, inefficiencies, and potential fraud.
Identify feasible and cost-effective solutions to significant issues and operational deficiencies.
Negotiate sound recommendations with audit clients and communicate project status, barriers, and potential issues.
Lead entrance and exit conferences; draft or review project reports; and evaluate clients’ written responses to recommendations.
Adapt communications to the intended audience and convey information clearly in a way that encourages understanding and feedback.