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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor 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
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00