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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00