IT Audit Specialist: Drive Compliance & Risk Insights

Winston-Salem State University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Information Technology Audit Specialist to join the Office of Internal Audit. The role conducts IT reviews and supports special projects to strengthen risk management and governance processes.

Responsibilities include planning and performing audits, analyzing evidence, and communicating findings to management. Collaboration with UNC system partners is expected, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Accounting or closely related field.
• 0-3 years of audit experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Sensitivity to confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned audits and assist in planning audits as assigned by supervisor.
• Execute audit procedures for complex audits as directed by audit plan and instructions.
• Design specific audit procedures to address audit objectives and ensure consistency with standards.
• Gather and analyze data using effective methods, including computer-assisted audit techniques.
• Draw accurate conclusions from evaluations of evidence and identify internal control strengths and weaknesses.
• Document work papers with complete, accurate information.
• Conduct IT related audits and other projects.
• Review transactions for regulatory compliance and to identify waste or abuse.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality awareness

Analytical thinking

Auditing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/InfoSec/Accounting

Job description

Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Information Technology Audit Specialist to join the Office of Internal Audit. The role conducts IT reviews and supports special projects to strengthen risk management and governance processes.

Responsibilities include planning and performing audits, analyzing evidence, and communicating findings to management. Collaboration with UNC system partners is expected, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.