Senior Internal Auditor — Financial & Compliance Lead

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a Senior Auditor to lead financial, compliance, and operational audits for the university and affiliate units. This role requires independent work and collaboration with a team of auditors to evaluate risk management, controls, and governance processes.

The Senior Internal Auditor will review internal controls, prepare actionable recommendations, and ensure adherence to policies, state and federal regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• BA required.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits and advisory engagements in accordance with professional standards.
• Formulate recommendations to strengthen controls and prevent fraud.
• Review financial and operational processes for compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.
• Obtain and review financial reports, budgets, org charts, and relevant documents.
• Assign, review, and approve work of other auditors.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Effective reporting

Analytical reasoning

MS Office

Confidentiality

Education

BA

Tools

SAP

Job description

The University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a Senior Auditor to lead financial, compliance, and operational audits for the university and affiliate units. This role requires independent work and collaboration with a team of auditors to evaluate risk management, controls, and governance processes.

The Senior Internal Auditor will review internal controls, prepare actionable recommendations, and ensure adherence to policies, state and federal regulations and industry standards.