Senior Auditor

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead financial, compliance, and operational audits across departments and affiliates. The role requires independent work and collaboration with other auditors to ensure robust risk management and governance processes.

You will conduct audits, review controls, and provide advisory services to strengthen the university's financial integrity and compliance posture. Experience in auditing and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Auditing experience with CIA, ACFE, or CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and advisory engagements per professional standards to evaluate internal controls.
• Formulate recommendations to protect the institution against fraud, waste and abuse.
• Review financial and operational processes for compliance with policies, laws and regulations.
• Obtain and review financial reports, budgets, org charts, and relevant documentation.
• Assign, review, and approve the work of other auditors.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Effective reporting

Analytical reasoning

MS Office

SAP

Confidentiality

Education

CIA/ACFE/CPA

Job description

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 include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Preferred Education/Experience

Auditing experience, CIA , ACFE , or CPA preferred

Deadline to Apply

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Powerpoint) and Adobe Acrobat software.
  • Novice
  • Apprentice
  • Proficient
  • Distinguished
• * How many years of paid work experience do you have in accounting or finance?
  • None
  • More than 0, through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Briefly describe how your past work experience will successfully translate to the Business Auditor role. (Open Ended Question)
• * Why are you interested in this position? (Open Ended Question)