Senior Auditor, BOR - Iowa City, IA

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Iowa Board of Regents is seeking a full-time Senior Auditor to join the Office of Internal Audit. This role involves working with complex accounting and financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with university and government guidelines. The Senior Auditor will plan and conduct internal audits, evaluate operational and business processes for internal controls, identify areas of process risk, and recommend improvements. Responsibilities include applying internal audit standards, conducting follow-up reviews, and providing direction and training to staff auditors. The position reports to the Board’s Chief Audit Executive and is located at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, with eligibility for a hybrid work model.

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.
• 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 (Work, 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

• Preference given to audit experience.
• Experience in information technology, financial, construction, compliance, or operational auditing.
• Advanced proficiency applying organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Experience in training new staff.
• Knowledge of healthcare operational processes.

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