Senior Auditor

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Office of Internal Audit is seeking a senior auditor to perform audits across university operations, including internal controls and IT where relevant. You will lead multiple engagements with limited supervision and align with professional standards.

Candidates should have internal audit or related experience, strong critical thinking, data analysis, and communication skills; collaboration with stakeholders is essential to deliver clear findings and actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related work experience
• Master's degree in a related field and two years of related work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Responsibilities

• Schedule, manage, and perform project activities for multiple audit engagements in accordance with professional standards.
• Assign audit tasks and provide coaching to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Develop and implement audit methodologies and tests to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of audited areas.
• Conduct research on subject matters related to the audit.
• Understand relevant policies and procedures to assess compliance.
• Document complex financial and business processes.
• Interview and meet with audit clients and stakeholders to elicit useful information.
• Review deliverables and audit work papers for quality.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Develop and document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Draft or review audit reports with clarity and accuracy.
• Deliver presentations to University managers and senior administrators.
• Provide timely review and feedback on the work papers developed by team members.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

The KU Office of Internal Audit offers work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and value-driven work to serve the University of Kansas and greater Jayhawk community. We are seeking a performance-minded individual with proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a complex operating environment. The senior auditor position is responsible for performing audits of the University of Kansas to ensure effectiveness of business processes, including internal controls, and efficiency of operations. Incumbents are expected to have internal audit or related experience in assessing organizational performance. Work assigned to incumbents is expected to be carried out with limited supervision and in conformance with professional standards. The complexity and size of audit assignments will vary significantly, but may include audits that are operational, compliance, financial, or IT in nature. Decisions regarding the scope of work performed, nature of testing completed, and the reporting disposition of results may be delegated to this position with oversight by the chief audit executive or director.

Disciplines considered relevant to this position include, but are not limited to, business or public administration, political science, statistics, economics, and the social sciences. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills and proficiency in data analysis, oral communication, and writing reports.

Job Description

70% - Schedule, manage, and perform project activities for multiple audit engagements in an effective and efficient, and timely manner and in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Specific duties include:

• Assign audit tasks to team members and provide appropriate coaching and guidance to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Develop and implement appropriate audit methodologies and tests to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of audited areas, including efficiency, effectiveness, mitigating controls, and procedures to remediate gaps.
• Conduct research on subject matters related to the audit.
• Understand relevant federal, state and University policies and procedures to assess compliance.
• Understand and document complex financial and business processes.
• Conduct interviews and meetings with audit clients and stakeholders to elicit useful, relevant, and reliable information.
• Review deliverables, audit work papers, and other supporting documentation and analysis for quality.
• Collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, extracting information that is significant to the audit.
• Develop and document findings, conclusions, and recommendations in an organized and useful manner.
• Draft or review work summaries and audit reports assuring sufficient clarity and conciseness, grammatical and spelling accuracy.
• Deliver informative, clear, and concise presentations to University managers and senior administrators.
• Provide timely review and feedback, both written and oral, on the work and work papers developed by other team members.

15% - Demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency and provide office wide support in one or more audit specialty areas, such as IT controls, statistical analysis, data analytics, forensic accounting, or other relevant fields of expertise needed to conduct a full-service audit program.

10% - Consult with managers at all levels of the University to help resolve issues as requested or as identified. Develop policy guidelines for management action and financial guidance on issues as needed or requested.

5% - Perform other related duties in support of the Office of Internal Audit.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related work experience OR Master's degree in a related field and two years of related work experience.
2. Previous work experience that required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
3. Previous work experience that required effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
4. Effective verbal and written communications skills as evidenced by application materials and previous experience.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in a related field.
2. Certification CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or CGFM.
3. Work experience in higher education or the public sector.
4. Knowledge and experience with complex enterprise systems as evidenced by application materials.

Contact Information to Applicants

Cate Neeley, [e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$71,000 - $78,000

Application Review Begins

Thursday October 1, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Sunday October 11, 2026