Senior Internal Auditor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to perform and lead internal audits as directed by the Director of Internal Audit. The role emphasizes compliance, risk assessment, and value-added assurance across university processes.

The Senior Internal Auditor will supervise and contribute to audit projects, apply data analytics and AI tools, and ensure findings are well-documented and actionable in line with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent life experience.
• 1–3 years of internal audit experience or equivalent in external audit, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit.
• Assist in planning objectives, developing procedures, and documenting work per IIA standards.
• Conduct interviews, gather data, analyze information, and prepare audit workpapers and reports.
• Perform follow-up reviews to monitor management action plans.
• Apply data analytics and AI tools in audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in accounting/fi

Internal audit experience 1-3 yrs

IA standards knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management

Time management

Interviewing

Data analysis

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

The internal audit activities are designed to add strategic and operational value to the University, as well as provide management and trustees with assurance as to the integrity of internal controls specifically and business processes generally. Internal Audit reports to the Chief Audit Executive and implements a risk-based audit plan in consultation with senior management and the governance committees of the University.

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing internal audits as prescribed in the Audit Plan under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit. The Senior Internal Auditor may be asked to lead operational, assurance, advisory services, and other special audits/investigations to provide independent assurance that the University’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are designed well and operating effectively.

The position’s title and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform operational, assurance, advisory services, compliance, and special audits as assigned, under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit.
• Assist in planning audit objectives, developing audit procedures, and documenting work performed in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Conduct interviews, gather and analyze data, and prepare clear, concise audit workpapers and reports.
• Perform follow-up reviews to monitor management’s implementation of action plans.
• Appropriately apply data analytics and artificial intelligence tools in audits and risk assessments.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You’ll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New’s Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent life experience.
• Candidates must have 1-3 years of internal audit experience. Equivalent experience may include external audit, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Understanding internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance concepts.
• Knowledge of The Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in project management to achieve quality project outcomes while meeting established timelines.
• Skill in time management with the ability to prioritize and plan activities.
• Skill in interviewing and conducting interrogations.
• Skill in analyzing data and preparing reports.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in a working environment with confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion and tact.
• Ability to possess a strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment that strives to exceed expectations.
• Ability to work both independently and in a group setting and team.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituent groups and individuals.
• Ability to fluently read, interpret, speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively from a location physically distant from the rest of the team.
• Ability to prepare error-free documentation and correspondence in a professional and timely manner.
• Ability to produce internal audit work which conforms to professional standards.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions - including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment - based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities.

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