Senior Internal Auditor

Salary/Position Classification

• $125,000+ dependent on experience; Annual, Exempt

• $10,000 sign-on bonus!

• 100% Remote Work Availability: No

• Hybrid Work Availability: Yes, must work on campus three days per week minimally

Purpose of Position

As the Senior Internal Auditor, you will champion the University of North Dakota's commitment to excellence by upholding The Institute of Internal Auditors' standards, including the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, and the Core Principles. Your role involves ensuring independence and objectivity in alignment with SBHE Policy 306.2, Part B.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of University and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring comprehensive documentation and discussion where necessary.

• Analyze and evaluate internal controls to ensure they are robust and effective.

• Scrutinize transactions, documents, and accounts, preparing detailed working papers and insightful audit reports.

• Lead formal opening and closing meetings for audits, offering high-quality recommendations to enhance internal controls.

• Build strong relationships with the campus community and deliver timely audits.

• Report audit findings and updates to the President, relevant VPs, Deans, and other key stakeholders, including the NDUS Chief Audit Executive and the SBHE Audit Committee.

• Develop and maintain a risk matrix, recommend audit areas, and secure approval of the annual audit plan from the President.

• Track audit findings, address concerns, and ensure compliance with state and system audit requirements.

• Follow up on audit recommendations and corrective actions, creating risk and control matrices for key processes.

• Collaborate with AVP Human Resources on fraud and other special complaints.

• Stay abreast of industry best practices, technological advancements, and software tools to provide cutting-edge recommendations.

• Supervise part-time or student assistants as needed.

In this role, your expertise will drive continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards of internal auditing.

Required Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and collegially both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct and professional ethics.

• Ability to work on audits independently.

• Ability to competently perform an audit utilizing technical knowledge and sound judgement.

• Strong analytical skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, data analytics or related discipline

• 5 years of relevant audit experience

• Experience and proficiency with technologies such as MS Excel, Word and Outlook

• Valid Drivers License

• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, or similar certification/designation

• Experience in a university, government, or corporate environment

• Experience working with PeopleSoft.