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Job Description
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Job
Title: Audit
Supervisor
Code: 9205
Salary
Grade: 62
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Department/Division: Auditing and Consulting Services
Reports
To: Assistant Director,
Auditing and Consulting
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Summary
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· Function: To supervise internal auditors who perform audit projects and/or
consulting projects. · Scope: Responsible for overseeing the daily activities of 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.
Supervises,
plans, and organizes audit projects and/or consulting projects, which
includes assigning staff to projects. 2.
Conducts risk
assessments to evaluate internal control; develops audit objectives and
programs; 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.
Reviews audit
reports and 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 assumes full responsibility on large audit projects and
consulting projects. 6.
Performs
administrative duties such as recruiting and training staff, analyzing
various monthly/annual reports, and assisting in the development of the
annual audit plan. 7.
Perform additional duties as assigned. · Periodic: 1. Assists systems, state, and federal auditors as
requested. 2. Attends continuing professional education
seminars. 3. Conducts investigations of fraud, waste, and/or
abuse. 4. Completes employee performance evaluations and
provides employee training and professional development. |
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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Knowledge
of accounting principles and practices, professional auditing standards and
techniques. |
Certified Internal
Auditor or Certified Public Accountant. |
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Independent
decision making and problem solving ability. |
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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. |
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Criminal
Background Check. |
Experience
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Required |
Preferred |
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Five years of
experience in commercial or governmental accounting and/or auditing with some
supervisory experience. |
N/A |
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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Review for overall
effectiveness and efficiency |
Direct supervision of
subordinate staff. |
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. |