Senior Internal Auditor (Partial Remote) - Audit Services

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

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX, seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to perform and supervise assurance and consulting engagements across operational and financial areas. The role ensures compliance with professional standards and contributes to UTMB’s efficiency through audits and investigations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience, including two years in internal audit, with CIA or CPA certification preferred. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CIA or CPA certification required or preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of internal audit experience.
• Experience with data analytics preferred.
• Ability to use AI to enhance expediency and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise audits and consulting engagements ensuring adherence to standards.
• Plan engagement scopes, define objectives, conduct interviews, and prepare risk assessments.
• Perform audit procedures including evidence collection, data analysis and control evaluation.
• Utilize data analytics tools to support objective conclusions and recommendations.
• Document audit work comprehensively to support findings.
• Train and mentor staff, providing coaching and review of work.
• Communicate audit results through reports and management presentations.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow-up actions.
• Build strong relationships with clients and management through professional communication.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Documentation

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance

CIA or CPA certification

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor - Audit Services

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 professional
  standards and internal control frameworks.
• Plan engagement scopes, define objectives, conduct interviews, and prepare risk assessments and
  audit programs under audit management direction.
• Perform audit procedures, including evidence collection, data analysis, and process evaluation, to
  assess 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, and
  review of work.
• Communicate audit results through professional written reports and presentations to management.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, validate management action plans, and
  maintain follow-up tracking systems.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and management through professional
  communication 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:

Hybrid (in-office/remote) role as determined by the department. Required to attend on-campus client and/or department meetings, as needed.

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.