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Job Type: Officer of Administration

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hours Per Week: 35

Building: Studebaker

Salary Range: $78,000 - $83,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Internal Audit the incumbent is responsible for exercising discretion and independent judgment to support audit procedures in connection with assigned operational, financial, and compliance audits, analytics projects, and investigations of the University while maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attend planning meetings and accurately document discussion details, decisions, and follow-up assignments.
• Perform research via internal or external data queries, running financial and operational reports, holding interviews, performing information searches, and other techniques.
• Draft initial audit planning communications and other documents that adhere to existing templates.
• Perform fieldwork and prepare work papers showing results of project assignments in accordance with standards set forth by IIA and the Internal Audit department.
• With initial guidance from the project Lead, initiate relevant questionnaires, interview stakeholders, and perform walk-throughs of financial and operational functions and activities.
• Identify and discuss exceptions with the assigned project lead, Internal Audit department management, and/or stakeholder line management, and prepare related presentations that adequately explain key auditor decisions, proposed findings, support, and recommendations.
• Manage workload, multi-task, and track and report progress to the Project Lead/ Internal Audit department management.
• Complete assignments timely and in accordance with the deadlines provided.
• Assist in the development of risk control matrices, conceptual process flows, work plans, and questionnaires.
• Assist in follow-up on audit issues.
• Participate in financial, operational, technology, controls management, risk assessment, or other special projects as assigned by the Audit Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, auditing, accounting, business, finance, economics, engineering, public administration, or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience, preferably in internal auditing or a similar related business experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Access, SQL, ACL, or similar applications
• Experience with Thomson Reuters Accelus or similar automatic work paper applications
• Related Master's degree

Other Requirements

• Certification Requirement - The incumbent must either hold the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or obtain it within 18 months of their hire date. Successful completion of the CIA certification within the specified timeframe is a condition of continued employment in this position. The University will provide initial support (including financial assistance and study resources, as applicable) to help the incumbent meet these certification requirements.
• If the CIA designation has not yet been attained at the time of hire, the following milestones must be met by the incumbent for continued employment in an Internal Audit role:
• Part 1 of the CIA exam must be successfully completed within 6 months of the hire date.
• Part 2 must be successfully completed within 12 months of the hire date.
• Part 3 must be successfully completed no later than the 18-month anniversary of the hire date.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint, is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking skills and techniques, and provide excellent attention to detail and adherence to instructions and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate different sources of information and reconcile conflicts between the sources.
• Must demonstrate the ability to meet established deadlines, prioritize effectively, and take initiative to ensure completion of responsibilities.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication (including active listening) skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the terminology, concepts, and risks inherent in technology.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of employees, multitask, be flexible, and use sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
• Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.
• International Travel (10-20%)

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