Senior Internal Auditor: Risk & Compliance Leader

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead financial, compliance, and operational audits across departments and affiliates. The role requires independent work and collaboration with other auditors to ensure robust risk management and governance processes.

You will conduct audits, review controls, and provide advisory services to strengthen the university's financial integrity and compliance posture. Experience in auditing and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Auditing experience with CIA, ACFE, or CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and advisory engagements per professional standards to evaluate internal controls.
• Formulate recommendations to protect the institution against fraud, waste and abuse.
• Review financial and operational processes for compliance with policies, laws and regulations.
• Obtain and review financial reports, budgets, org charts, and relevant documentation.
• Assign, review, and approve the work of other auditors.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Effective reporting

Analytical reasoning

MS Office

SAP

Confidentiality

Education

CIA/ACFE/CPA

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead financial, compliance, and operational audits across departments and affiliates. The role requires independent work and collaboration with other auditors to ensure robust risk management and governance processes.

You will conduct audits, review controls, and provide advisory services to strengthen the university's financial integrity and compliance posture. Experience in auditing and confidentiality is essential.