Auditor II

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University seeks an experienced auditor to participate in planning and performing audits of university administrative and academic units, applying professional judgment to determine procedures and ensuring findings are clearly communicated in reports. The role also includes advisory services, development of internal controls, risk evaluation, and training on fraud prevention.

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Applies knowledge of accounting functions or principles, general business practices, collection procedures, and/or applicable computer systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; GAAP and IIA standards.
• Research, investigate, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate financial and non-financial data.
• Interacts with internal and external customers to discuss financial processes or issues.
• Develop risk evaluation and mitigation plans; performs consulting and assurance engagements.
• Works independently or as a team within guidelines and policies.
• May lead a team or provide peer assistance.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and presentations with strong verbal and written communication, public speaking and training skills.
• Develop training and information on fraud prevention, controls and best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity; communicate with management with transparency and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and performing audits of university administrative and academic units.
• Communicate findings and recommendations in clear oral and written reports; verify corrective actions.
• Provide routine advisory and consulting services to faculty, staff, and students.
• Participate in continuing education relevant to university auditing, accounting, fraud and general accounting practices.

Skills

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Internal controls

Audit standards IIA

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Report writing

Fraud prevention

Training delivery

Education

IAP (Internal Audit Practitioner)

CIA

CFE

Tools

Workday

Colleague Financials

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Audit Reviews: Participates in planning and performing audits and consultations ofuniversity administrative and academic units. Planning process, theauditor must exercise professional judgment in determining thenature, timing, and extent of procedures to ensure consistency withprofessional standards and specific objectives of the area underreview. Gather and analyze data using the most effective andcost-beneficial methods, including computer-assisted audittechniques and programs. Draw accurate conclusions from theevaluations of evidence and be proficient in identifying internalcontrol strengths and weaknesses, operational efficiencies andinefficiencies, compliance with policies and procedures,misappropriation of funds, and misuse of assets/resources.Communicate findings and recommendations in a clear and concisemanner through oral and written reports. Verify compliance withrecommendations and management responses to assess the adequacy ofcorrective actions taken.

Management Advisory and Consulting Services: Complete routine advisory and consulting services to universityfaculty, staff, and students by interpreting policies andprocedures, suggesting proper internal controls, and performinglimited reviews of programs and processes that do not culminate ina full audit or consultation.

Professional Development: Research policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory changesrelevant to the university and the Internal Audit department.Participate in continuing education programs relevant to universityauditing, accounting, fraud, and generalaccounting practices.

Administrative Duties: Share in routine office duties. Attend university administrativeprograms and forums. Other duties as assigned by the Chief AuditOfficer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Applies knowledge of accounting functions or principles,general business practices, collection procedures, and/orapplicable computer systems.
• Requires efficient of application of state and federal laws,rules, and regulations; and working knowledge of generally acceptedaccounting principles and/or international auditing standards(IIA).
• Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze,reconcile, and evaluate financial and non-financial data.
• Interacts frequently with internal and external customers usingboth verbal and written communication skills to discuss financialprocesses or issues.
• Develop risk evaluation and mitigation plans; performsconsulting and assurance engagements
• Works independently or as a team member within existingguidelines and policies.
• May provide peer assistance in specialty area or serve as aleader for a team or small work unit.
• Serves as a resource to stakeholders and management inresolving more complex problems.
• Exercises considerable discretion and judgment in makingrecommendations related to audit findings, consults andinquiries
• The ability to prepare comprehensive reports and presentations,utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills, publicspeaking, and training skills as well as excellent analytical andproblem-solving skills.
• The ability to develop training and information on fraudprevention, effective controls, and best practices to faculty,staff, and management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity. Ability toeffectively interact with and communicate information tomanagement, including the ability to be transparent, open, and witha demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical and professionalstandards.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with public university systems and an understandingof a university environment and its unique characteristics is aplus.
• Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP), Certified Internal Auditor(CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Knowledge of Workday and/or Colleague Financials

Hiring range: 75,000 - 85,000

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on allcandidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration.The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon thetype of position for which you have been identified as a finalistand may include criminal history, including sexual offenderregistry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving)records, license verification, and credit report reviews. Theresults of background checks are made available to Universityemploying officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign anAuthorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizesForm I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility foremployment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.without employer sponsorship.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for thisopportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate ofDisability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselorwithin the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questionsand submit their disability documentation, if applicable, toDARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need toget a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways forIndividuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVIat 800-622-2155.

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