Sr Internal Auditor

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Full Time 40 hours Range URG 112 University Audit

Schedule

8 AM-5 PM

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Leads or assists in the planning, performing, and reporting of audits in accordance with Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts unit-level risk assessments and develops customized audit strategies for business units, divisions, and departments. Creates a plan for the scope, timing, and resource needs to complete assigned audit projects and presents such plans to the Senior Audit Manager and Executive Director. Makes certain that audit objectives are clearly understood among Audit Department and management. Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the overall efficiency and effectiveness of management's internal controls, business processes, and ability to meet its goals and objectives.

• Plans and leads meetings with key management to discuss strategic goals and objectives of various business centers and departments. Incorporates results into an overall audit strategy. Develops audit strategies geared toward helping business centers achieve their objectives, as well as identifying areas of exposure that may prevent objectives from being met. Determines audit strategies for centralized functions that allow for a broad coverage of review to impact a large number of business centers/departments.

• Prepares formal written reports expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls and the efficiency and effectiveness with which control activities are being performed. Makes oral or written presentations to management prior to and at the conclusion of audits, discussing deficiencies and explaining recommended corrective actions.

• Uses technology tools to accomplish tasks and projects. Anticipates potential problems and develops ways to prevent them. Performs independent analysis and reasoning with attention to detail. Identifies, clarifies, and researches problems to find the best solutions. Challenges the culture and status quo to generate new ideas.

• Develops and continuously enhances working relationships with staff and management at the University. Promotes the mission of the Audit Department and its ability to provide advisory services through continuous communication with management. Serves as a spokesperson when representing the Department on specific projects or teams.

• Works with the Senior Audit Manager and Executive Director in developing the annual audit plan and helps schedule and prioritize projects.

• Maintains awareness of current trends and risks specifically associated with higher education and health care through self-studies, training, publications, and membership/participation in professional organizations. Works with the Senior Audit Manager and Executive Director to ensure current trends, industry risks, and other relevant issues are adequately considered in the Department's audit plan. Shares best practices and audit strategies with other audit staff members to ensure that key areas of experience and knowledge are distributed and incorporated in future audits of University departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• 3 years of experience as an auditor/consultant (internal audit and/or public accounting) role.

• Understands internal controls, business processes, auditing procedures and risk assessments. Proficient in PC functionality and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Managing Processes

• Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow.

• Oral Communication

• Knows how to present ideas effectively and persuasively; has a strong verbal presence; can convey concepts in a wide-variety of forums. (Speaking to large groups, one-on-one, etc.).

• Strategic Vision

• Understands the "big" picture; champions University's mission to those in all levels of the organization; sets short- and long-term goals to align business with University vision.

• Written Communication

• Can write thoughts and concepts in a clear and organized manner; effectively manages formal and informal communication.

• Organizational Savvy

• Understands how organizations operate; able to manage him or herself effectively in a highly political environment; predicts the potential problems one might encounter in an organization; quick learner in understanding institution cultures; is knowledgeable about business practices and how they may impact the organization.

• Interpersonal Confidence/Savoir Faire- Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; creates and builds positive and productive relationships.

• Problem Solving

• Able to use logic to solve challenging problems; negotiates effectively under the most difficult of circumstances; able to resolve problems in a fair manner; gains the respect and trust of others involved in the negotiations.

• Results Oriented

• Drives the team and the organization for results in order to improve performance; able to make timely or planned decisions appropriate to the circumstances or situation.

• Tenacity

• Has continuous energy to see projects through to completion, especially when faced with difficult obstacles.

• Functional & Technical Learning

• Understands technical information quickly; able to learn new technical skills and information adeptly; has the ability to perform at a high level due to strong functional knowledge.

• Knowledge of electronic work papers.

• Systems implementation experience preferred, but not required. Experience in the health care and/or higher education environment preferred, but not required. Audit or consulting in a process improvement preferred, but not required.

Preferred:

• CPA, CIA, CHIAP, CISA, CMA and/or MBA.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range

Pay Range: $70,197 - $105,295 Annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.