Internal Auditor II

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Performs complex audit or consultation fieldwork by conducting interviews, reviewing documents, extracting data, analyzing information, developing and administering surveys, identifying internal control weaknesses and opportunities for operational improvement with an emphasis on cost savings and operational efficiency using professional judgment in formulating conclusions.
• Assists in the development and review of audit programs including maintaining the Internal Audit's Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
• Promotes compliance with established internal control procedures by reviewing records, reports, transactions, operating practices and documentation.
• Assists in the preparation of work papers in accordance with International Standards of Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Coordinates the follow-up of management responses to audit recommendations and ensures follow-up is adequately documented.
• Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report and meets with auditees.
• Assists in the preparation of Internal Audit Annual Report.
• Stays current on trends and education in the auditing field in order to evaluate effectiveness, efficiency, and to ensure best practices are being utilized.

Other Duties:

• Attend meetings, conferences, and educational workshops (online and in-person).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting or closely related field and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience with an internal or external auditing department or firm.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting or closely related field.
• Audit experience in education, government, or not for-profit environment.
• Experience with current International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Experience with Banner or other higher education enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Experience with database query applications.
• Experience with electronic audit working papers.
• Completion of a recognized auditing certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the International Standards for the Professional practice of Internal Auditing.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, finance or management principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to assess reliability and validity of information and to make effective, constructive, and objective recommendations.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations, conferences, workshops, etc.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Pay Grade 18