Senior Internal Auditor
About The Position
The Senior Internal Auditor performs financial, operational, and compliance audit work for the Office of Internal Audits, along with consulting engagements as appropriate. The role is responsible for effectively completing audits and other engagements, assessing risks, reviewing controls and compliance, and communicating findings and recommendations. The position also contributes to annual risk assessments and development of the Annual Audit Plan. The role requires familiarity with professional internal auditing standards and ethics, internal controls, audit methods, compliance requirements, information systems and security, and fraud investigation concepts. The position is security sensitive and candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Work is conducted in an office environment and is classified as sedentary, with occasional physical effort.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Familiarity with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics.
- Knowledge of internal-control concepts, auditing techniques, compliance requirements, computer systems, information security, and fraud-related concepts and investigation techniques.
- Skill in audit documentation software, data analytics, and sampling techniques.
- Strong analytical skills, including identifying mathematical, financial, or statistical irregularities and resolving or preventing discrepancies.
- Ability to plan, organize, and perform audit and consulting engagements effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use a personal computer, office equipment, and university-related software and email.
- Ability to maintain flexibility and adjust to evolving circumstances.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of progressively responsible auditing experience.
- Auditing experience in higher education and/or government.
- Familiarity with the Texas Internal Auditing Act.
- Actively working toward a CPA or professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CFE, or CGAP.
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent audits of operations, financial and operational information, asset safeguards, and compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts.
- Perform project-level risk assessments and interview personnel to understand audit areas and gather relevant information.
- Review documentation for compliance with university policies and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Review information systems and evaluate their effectiveness, reliability, and security.
- Review physical-asset documentation to assess utilization and safeguarding.
- Identify internal-control deficiencies, fraud, and compliance issues through documentation review; prepare audit reports and recommendations.
- Assist with fraud investigations as necessary.
- Perform consulting engagements as appropriate and develop strong relationships with audit clients.
- Develop new audit steps and innovative auditing techniques.
- Perform annual risk assessments and develop the Annual Audit Plan.
- Perform other assigned duties and uphold college policies, procedures, and core values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
