Auditor II — Internal Controls & Advisory

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

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