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Job Description
Job
Title: Senior
Internal Auditor
Code: 9134
Salary
Grade: 61
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Department/Division: Auditing and Consulting Services
Reports
To: Assistant Director,
Auditing and Consulting
Summary
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· Function: To provide advanced auditing skills to perform audit projects. · Scope: Responsible for developing and conducting large and complex
internal audit projects and/or consulting projects in accordance with the
International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing,
state regulations, and University regulations. |
Duties
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· Typical: 1.
Applies
advanced auditing skills to large and complex internal audit projects and/or
consulting projects, which require independent judgment. 2.
Conducts risk
assessments to evaluate internal control; develops audit objectives and
programs; provides assistance to project supervisor in planning/organizing
audits; and prepares paperwork to document test work conducted. 3.
Develops and
presents oral and written audit reports to management during and at the
conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies and recommending
corrective action. 4.
May review
work papers of assigned staff for clarity, accuracy, and completeness to
ensure quality assurance. 5.
Establishes
rapport with departments in order to achieve the objectives of the audit
project and may assume full responsibility on large audit projects and
consulting projects. 6.
Perform additional duties as assigned. · Periodic: 1. Assists system, state, and federal auditors as
requested. 2. Attends continuing professional education
seminars. 3. May conduct investigations of fraud, waste, and/or
abuse. |
Education
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Required |
Preferred |
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Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited institution. |
Master’s degree with a
specialty in accounting, finance, or management from an accredited
institution. |
Other Requirements
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Required |
Preferred |
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Independent
decision making and problem solving ability. |
Certified Internal
Auditor or Certified Public Accountant. |
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Excellent
written and oral communication skills. |
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Demonstrated
effective interpersonal skills. Ability
to interact in a professional manner
with faculty, staff, and the public. |
Knowledge of accounting
principles and practices, professional auditing standards and techniques. |
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Criminal
Background Check. |
Experience
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Required |
Preferred |
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Three years of
experience in commercial or governmental accounting and/or auditing. |
Supervisory experience. |
Equipment
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Required |
Preferred |
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Use of personal
computers and standard office equipment. |
N/A |
Working Conditions
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Usual |
Special |
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Usual office
environment. |
Work performed on
concurrent multiple projects under pressure of rigid deadlines and/or time
limitations. Some travel
required. May require extended hours. |
Supervision
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Received |
Given |
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Limited supervision on
technical work. |
Limited supervision of
Internal Auditors I, II, and III and student assistants. |
Accuracy
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Proficiency in all
duties performed. Exacting accuracy in all phases of technical work. |
Security Sensitive
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Specific
job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this
classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code. |
Internal Control
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Within the scope of position duties,
responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets
are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws,
regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with. |