Senior Auditor & Compliance Lead - Remote

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead internal audit projects and assess control effectiveness across university operations.

The role emphasizes governance, risk assessment, and value-added recommendations in alignment with Berkeley's strategic plan. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, professional judgment, and a proactive approach to improving processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of audit profession, function and standards.
• Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations.
• Ability to determine and apply policies in audit assignments.
• Professional judgment to select audit methods and criteria.
• Understanding interrelationship of procedures and results.
• Ability to research, synthesize and analyze complex issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior management.
• Team-oriented work style with independence when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit projects of substantial complexity and scope.
• Involve in preliminary survey and risk assessment activities.
• Design audit programs and procedures to meet review objectives.
• Work within project budgets and timelines.
• Produce formal audit reports and communicate results to leadership.
• Follow up on management corrective actions and escalate issues.
• Assist with special projects and annual risk assessments.
• Coordinate with campus committees and external inquiries.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Finance & accounting

Policies & practices

Professional judgment

Analytical research

Communication

Teamwork

COSO/COBIT

Interrelationship of procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead internal audit projects and assess control effectiveness across university operations.

The role emphasizes governance, risk assessment, and value-added recommendations in alignment with Berkeley's strategic plan. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, professional judgment, and a proactive approach to improving processes.