IT Auditor

State Universities Retirement System; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Universities Retirement System in Champaign, IL is seeking an Information Technology Auditor to develop and perform IT audits and support the pension administration replacement project. The role focuses on IT general controls, pre-implementation reviews, and documentation.

You will plan and conduct audits, document procedures, discuss findings with managers, and provide recommendations to strengthen security, compliance, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, accounting, business administration, finance or related field.
• Two years of work experience performing duties comparable to Internal Auditor Associate.

Responsibilities

• Plan internal audits of information system areas and update or develop audit steps.
• Perform internal audits including IT general controls and pre-implementation reviews.
• Document procedures and follow up on identified exceptions with process owners.
• Conduct walkthroughs to understand processes and internal controls.
• Draft findings, discuss with management, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Auditing principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT, accounting, business administration, finance or related field

Job description

Information Technology Auditor

Build knowledge. Support transformation. Ensure compliance.

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Type: Full-time

Classification: Internal Auditor Assistant Manager

Reports to: Chief Internal Auditor

If you enjoy problem-solving, continuous learning, contributing to organizational improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance security, efficiency, and compliance, this position offers the opportunity to develop and create our information technology audit program.

What You'll Do

The Information Technology (IT) Auditor will focus on developing and performing IT audits. They will also be an integral part of the new pension administration replacement and implementation.

Main Duties

• Plan internal audits of areas assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor. These audit areas will be specific to information system audits.
  • Updating the audit steps performed in the previous audit or developing a plan for a new audit.
  • Review previous audit plan and recommend any updated or expanded audit steps.
• Perform internal audits of areas assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor. These audit areas will be specific to information system audits.
  • This includes audits of information technology general controls, pre-implementation of new systems or significant changes to current systems, and other audits as assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor.
  • Document procedures performed and results of those procedures.
  • Follow up on exceptions identified with the process owner to verify process owner agrees with the exceptions identified.
  • Determine the root cause of audit exceptions.
• Perform walkthroughs.
  • Obtain and document an understanding of the process and internal controls associated with information system audits or other audits assigned.
  • Interview process owners and document the current process and internal controls.
• Conclude and report on audits performed.
  • Draft audit findings and reports for review by the Chief Internal Auditor.
  • Discuss findings with the control operator and department manager.
  • Provide recommendations to improve the process based upon understanding gained during walkthroughs and audit procedures performed.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Perform special projects, provide management consulting services, and other duties as assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor.

Required Qualifications

1. 1. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in information technology (IT), accounting, business administration, finance or a related field
   2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience performing duties comparable to those listed for the Internal Auditor Associate

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience auditing IT systems and IT system implementations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possession of the attributes required for the lower levels of this series.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to internal auditing.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices used in internal auditing and/or a knowledge of those used in specialized area(s).
• Skill in detecting complex violations and non-compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Skill in explaining and interpreting complex irregularities.
• Skill in preparing complete and accurate reports of complex audits.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and evaluate the work activities of other professional auditors and/or serve as a specialist.
• Ability to adapt auditing principles to difficult and complex work problems.
• Project management and data analysis experience.

Work Environment & Compensation

• Full-time position based in Champaign, IL
• Fully in-office during initial training; potential hybrid schedule available afterward
• The starting salary range for this position is $78,591 - $86,450. This is a competitive salary, taking into consideration experience and internal equity.
• Standard 37.5-hour work week

Benefits That Matter

• State of Illinois insurance benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Participation in the SURS retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays after 6 months
• Paid parental leave after 6 months
• Flexible, professional work environment
• Free parking
• Find more details regarding the benefits SURS offers at: SURS Employee Benefits - SURS

About SURS

The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) administers retirement, disability, survivor, and death benefits for over 255,000 members across Illinois public higher education institutions. Founded in 1941, SURS manages more than $30 billion in assets and is committed to delivering accurate, timely, and compassionate service to members throughout their careers and lives.