Senior Internal Auditor - Audit Services

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead assurance and consulting engagements across operational and financial areas. This role emphasizes compliance with professional standards and contributes to UTMB’s efficiency and effectiveness through audits, special projects, and investigations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience (including two in internal audit), plus CIA or CPA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field and four years of relevant experience, including two years internal audit.
• CIA or CPA certification required.
• Experience with data analytics and using AI to enhance efficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise audits and consulting engagements with adherence to standards and internal controls.
• Plan engagement scopes, define objectives, interview, and prepare risk assessments and audit programs.
• Perform audit procedures including data analysis and process evaluation of systems and controls.
• Utilize data analytics tools to support objective conclusions and recommendations.
• Document audit work comprehensively and train staff through coaching and review.
• Communicate audit results through reports and management presentations.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow-up actions.
• Maintain relationships with clients and management and stay updated on regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Auditing

Education

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

CIA or CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor (Partial Remote) - Audit Services

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2606789

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of internal audit experience.

Also Required:

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with data analytics.
• Ability to use AI to enhance expediency and efficiency.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Job Summary:

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing and supervising assurance and consulting

engagements across operational, financial, and other organizational areas of The University of Texas

Medical Branch (UTMB). This role ensures compliance with professional standards and contributes to

UTMB’s efficiency and effectiveness through audits, special projects, and investigations.

Job Duties:

• Conduct and supervise audits and consulting engagements, ensuring adherence to professionalstandards and internal control frameworks.
• Plan engagement scopes, define objectives, conduct interviews, and prepare risk assessments andaudit programs under audit management direction.
• Perform audit procedures, including evidence collection, data analysis, and process evaluation, toassess the adequacy and effectiveness of systems and controls.
• Utilize data analytics tools to support informed, objective conclusions and recommendations.
• Document audit work comprehensively and accurately to support findings and conclusions.
• Train and mentor staff, fostering a positive learning environment through delegation, coaching, andreview of work.
• Communicate audit results through professional written reports and presentations to management.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, validate management action plans, andmaintain follow-up tracking systems.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and management through professionalcommunication and responsiveness.
• Remain current with regulatory changes, industry standards, and emerging trends in healthcare,research, and higher education.
• Conduct special investigations and other engagements as required by management.
• Participate in departmental improvement initiatives, training programs, and institutional task forces.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Exceptional documentation and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, diplomacy, and professional demeanor.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Partial Remote role as determined by the department. Required to attend on-campus client and/or department meetings, as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation