Senior Auditor

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal

Virginia (MN)

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USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Senior Auditor independently leads the planning, performance, reporting and follow up of large and often complex internal audits and other assigned projects (with limited supervision).

Responsibilities include leading project audits, participating in annual audit planning, identifying risks and controls, conducting fieldwork, and delivering high quality audit reports to UTA leadership while maintaining adherence to internal auditing standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, or related field.
Three (3) years of related experience in internal auditing or related field.
Applicable certification (e.g., CIA , CPA , CFE , CISA ). If you are not certified, you will be provided with 18 months to become certified.

Responsibilities

Performs and/or leads project audits and advisory projects.
Participates in the annual audit planning process.
Leads planning of internal audits and conducts research to obtain background information. Identifies risks and related controls, including potential fraud risks on assigned audits. Develops audit objectives, scope and work program.
Performs fieldwork activities and conducts client interviews.
Performs all audit work in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Standards and, where appropriate, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
Reaches reasonable conclusions based on work performed.
Independently documents observations and recommendations to mitigate risks, improve controls and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Communicates with clients on a timely basis to help ensure awareness and that the identified issues are accurate.
Prepares high quality audit reports, reviews reported results with UTA leadership.
Independently communicates with audit clients and UTA leaders.
Sets deadlines for the completion of project, monitors project budget and timeline for all audits and projects.
Leads advisory projects and/or participates/leads in fraud investigations with minimal supervision.
Performs appropriate follow-up on assigned open audit findings.

Skills

Internal auditing

Data analytics

Project management

Communication skills

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Position Information

Posting Number

S06290P

Position Title

Senior Auditor

Department

Internal Audit

Location

Arlington

Job Family

Finance/Accounting

Position Status

Full-time

Work Hours

Standard

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.

An eight (8) hour shift can be flexible as needed with an earlier or later start time.

Open to

External and Internal

Salary

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

Job Summary

The Senior Auditor independently leads the planning, performance, reporting and follow up of large and often complex internal audits and other assigned projects (with limited supervision).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs and/or leads project audits and advisory projects.
- Participates in the annual audit planning process.
- Leads planning of internal audits and conducts research to obtain background information. Identifies risks and related controls, including potential fraud risks on assigned audits. Develops audit objectives, scope and work program.
- Performs fieldwork activities and conducts client interviews.
- Performs all audit work in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Standards and, where appropriate, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
- Reaches reasonable conclusions based on work performed.
- Independently documents observations and recommendations to mitigate risks, improve controls and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Communicates with clients on a timely basis to help ensure awareness and that the identified issues are accurate.
- Prepares high quality audit reports, reviews reported results with UTA leadership.
- Independently communicates with audit clients and UTA leaders.
- Sets deadlines for the completion of project, monitors project budget and timeline for all audits and projects.
Leads advisory projects and/or participates/leads in fraud investigations with minimal supervision.
Performs appropriate follow-up on assigned open audit findings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, or related field.
Three (3) years of related experience in internal auditing or related field.
Applicable certification (e.g., CIA , CPA , CFE , CISA ). If you are not certified, you will be provided with 18 months to become certified.

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) years experience in a progressive internal audit environment
Skills in data analytics.
Experience leading operational audits.
Experience with integrated auditing (includes Information Technology).
Professional experience with MS applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Professional understanding of the Internal Audit function, as well as Project Auditing.
Professional understanding of internal controls
Ability to work with team members and clients in collaborative and cordial manner
Ability to actively promote and encourage personal and employee workplace engagement.
Professional level of writing and communication skills.
Professional Project Management skills and experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, professional auditing standards, and techniques.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Requirement Questions

* What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
* How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
* How many years of experience do you have working with auditors or audits?
- None/less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 or more years
* What certifications, if any, have you obtained?
(Open Ended Question)