Senior Auditor

Florida State University • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

This position leads and/or executes financial, operational, and compliance audits, internal control reviews, and special projects of varying complexities with minimal oversight. Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies and procedures by planning the audit or review, designing the audit program, obtaining a thorough understanding of processes, and performing fieldwork. Prepares working papers, which record and summarize data on the assigned audit segment, in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Drafts and finalizes audit reports to communicate observations, issues, risks, and recommendations, ensuring all audit findings, exceptions, and/or proposed adjustments in the audit report are adequately explained in a clear and concise manner. Completes assigned audits, special projects, and reports within appropriate time frames. Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls over processes and collaborates with the auditee to form workable solutions. Develops recommendations to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Performs follow-up audit procedures to appraise the adequacy of the auditee's corrective action taken to improve audit deficiencies. Assists with the annual risk assessment process. Carries out other duties as deemed appropriate by the Chief Audit Officer or the Director of Audits. Examples of such duties include assisting in internal assessments as part of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program required by Institute of Internal Auditors' standards, assisting in investigations of fraud, waste, abuse or other wrongdoing, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years experience.
• Ability to obtain Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification within two years of employment.

Nice To Haves

• CIA or CPA designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or executes financial, operational, and compliance audits, internal control reviews, and special projects of varying complexities with minimal oversight.
• Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies and procedures by planning the audit or review, designing the audit program, obtaining a thorough understanding of processes, and performing fieldwork.
• Prepares working papers, which record and summarize data on the assigned audit segment, in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Drafts and finalizes audit reports to communicate observations, issues, risks, and recommendations, ensuring all audit findings, exceptions, and/or proposed adjustments in the audit report are adequately explained in a clear and concise manner.
• Completes assigned audits, special projects, and reports within appropriate time frames.
• Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls over processes and collaborates with the auditee to form workable solutions.
• Develops recommendations to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• Performs follow-up audit procedures to appraise the adequacy of the auditee's corrective action taken to improve audit deficiencies.
• Assists with the annual risk assessment process.
• Carries out other duties as deemed appropriate by the Chief Audit Officer or the Director of Audits. Examples of such duties include assisting in internal assessments as part of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program required by Institute of Internal Auditors' standards, assisting in investigations of fraud, waste, abuse or other wrongdoing, etc.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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