Senior Auditor

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a Senior Auditor to lead financial, compliance, and operational audits for the university and affiliate units. This role requires independent work and collaboration with a team of auditors to evaluate risk management, controls, and governance processes.

The Senior Internal Auditor will review internal controls, prepare actionable recommendations, and ensure adherence to policies, state and federal regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• BA required.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits and advisory engagements in accordance with professional standards.
• Formulate recommendations to strengthen controls and prevent fraud.
• Review financial and operational processes for compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.
• Obtain and review financial reports, budgets, org charts, and relevant documents.
• Assign, review, and approve work of other auditors.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Effective reporting

Analytical reasoning

MS Office

Confidentiality

Education

BA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title Senior Auditor

Requisition Number RE56031

Department Name 1A000:Internal Audit

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 46

Salary Range $53,061-87,526/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. Performing repetitive motion tasks. Pushing, pulling or lifting up to 10 lbs. Ability to attend meetings on and off campus

Shift Primarily days (i.e.: 8:00 am-5:00 pm). However, an exempt position as this may require additional time regarding evenings and/or weekends, etc. to accomplish work goals.

Job Summary

Internal Audit assists the university management, administration, and the Board of Trustees in the effective discharge of their fiduciary and administrative responsibilities by providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services with respect to evaluating risk management, control, and governance processes.

The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for leading financial, compliance, and operational audits of the various departments, colleges and other units within the University and its affiliates. This position will require the ability to work independently as well as part of a team with various auditors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and advisory engagements in accordance with professional standards to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting and operational processes, and associated information systems.
• Formulate recommendations that ensure controls are adequate to protect the institution against fraud, waste and abuse.
• Review financial and operational processes for compliance with relevant University policies, Industry standards, State laws, and Federal regulations.
• Obtain and review financial reports, budget data, organization charts, computer reports, prior audit reports, correspondence files, departmental procedures manuals, and relevant legislation.
• Assign, review, and approve the work performed by other auditors.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Accounting knowledge and experience
• Effective reporting for clear communication
• Analytical reasoning
• Knowledge of MS Office (Windows, Excel, Word, etc.), and SAP
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Auditing experience, CIA , ACFE , or CPA preferred

Deadline to Apply

11/02/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.