Senior Internal Auditor: Data Analytics & IT Controls Lead

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Office of Internal Audit is seeking a senior auditor to perform audits across university operations, including internal controls and IT where relevant. You will lead multiple engagements with limited supervision and align with professional standards.

Candidates should have internal audit or related experience, strong critical thinking, data analysis, and communication skills; collaboration with stakeholders is essential to deliver clear findings and actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related work experience
• Master's degree in a related field and two years of related work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Responsibilities

• Schedule, manage, and perform project activities for multiple audit engagements in accordance with professional standards.
• Assign audit tasks and provide coaching to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Develop and implement audit methodologies and tests to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of audited areas.
• Conduct research on subject matters related to the audit.
• Understand relevant policies and procedures to assess compliance.
• Document complex financial and business processes.
• Interview and meet with audit clients and stakeholders to elicit useful information.
• Review deliverables and audit work papers for quality.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Develop and document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Draft or review audit reports with clarity and accuracy.
• Deliver presentations to University managers and senior administrators.
• Provide timely review and feedback on the work papers developed by team members.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Kansas Office of Internal Audit is seeking a senior auditor to perform audits across university operations, including internal controls and IT where relevant. You will lead multiple engagements with limited supervision and align with professional standards.

Candidates should have internal audit or related experience, strong critical thinking, data analysis, and communication skills; collaboration with stakeholders is essential to deliver clear findings and actionable