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Audit

The Internal Auditor performs audits and risk assessments designed to independently review and evaluate the University’s financial, information technology, and operational controls. Internal Auditors schedule and plan audits; conduct interviews; examine records, equipment, and controls; identify internal control risks and deficiencies; identify suspected fraud, waste, and abuse; prepare and present audit status, findings, and follow-up reports; evaluate and monitor corrective action plans; monitor budgets and timelines.

• Conduct independent audits and risk assessments evaluating financial, information technology, and operational controls; ensure auditing activities conform to University policy and procedure, standard auditing practices, and statutory/regulatory requirements
• Schedule and plan audits; build audit criteria; review/revise questionnaires; monitor project budget and timeline
• Conduct interviews with department managers, key staff members, and others deemed necessary; examine department records, equipment, cash-handling controls, controls over computer access; review regulatory and University policy compliance
• Collect, compile, and analyze data to detect deficiencies, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and University policy; identify and document issues; prepare reports
• Conduct exit interviews and present findings to auditee management; allow for rebuttal
• Oversee corrective action plans addressing control weaknesses and inefficiencies; make improvement recommendations; monitor progress
• Conduct investigations into potential fraud, waste, or abuse as reported on the hotline
• As directed, analyze data and develop individualized audit plans for ad-hoc audits or special projects requested by senior University officials, or as necessitated by external inquiries/assertions; assist with preparing managers and administrators for external audits
• Provide consultation to assure University policies and procedures address risks and provide for internal risk mitigation controls
• May testify in court proceedings and employment hearings
• Consult or assist with internal University committees, task forces and advisory groups to discuss best practices
• Serve as a mentor or lead in training and developing other auditors

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00