Auditor

Job Title:

Auditor

Location:

Augusta University | Regular/Temporary:
Regular | Full/Part Time:
Full-Time | Job

Augusta University is Georgia s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta s distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The Office of Internal Audit's purpose is to support the mission and vision of Augusta University. Our office schedules audits, advisory services, and departmental reviews in several ways. Most audits and departmental reviews are chosen based on an annual risk assessment that considers such factors as management identified risks, audit sensitivity, internal control structure, last audit performed, public disclosure implications, etc.

The University System of Georgia and institutional management may request specific audits and reviews.

The Auditor evaluates and improves the effectiveness of governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control processes. Independently performs smaller‑scale audits with minimal supervision. Under direct supervision, participates on audit teams and performs procedures for more complex audits, assesses compliance with policies/strategic initiatives, evaluates internal controls and the accuracy of financial records, provides recommendations for strengthening operations, and interfaces with management and staff to complete special projects and initiatives.

Provides independent, objective assurance and consulting activities to add value and improve an organization s operations. Evaluates and improves the effectiveness and/or risk management, control, and governance processes of the Enterprise. Independently performs smaller‑scale audits with minimal supervision. Under direct supervision, participates on audit teams and performs procedures for more complex audits, assesses compliance with policies/strategic initiatives, evaluates internal controls and the accuracy of financial records, provides recommendations for strengthening operations, and interfaces with management and staff to complete special projects and initiatives.

Plans, scopes, and performs smaller‑scale financial, operational, and compliance audits, as well as internal control reviews with minimal supervision. Under direct supervision, plans, scopes, and performs procedures for more complex financial, operational, and compliance audits. Conducts smaller‑scale investigations as assigned. Observes and evaluates inventory procedures during physical asset counts as needed. Assists in conducting entrance and exit conferences. Contributes to audit program preparation.

Analyzes data and assesses compliance with relevant accounting and operating policies/procedures. Identifies key control points and weaknesses of the operation under review. Prepares electronic work papers which accurately summarize data and support conclusions. Recommends cost‑effective controls to address identified weaknesses. Appraises, or assists in appraising, the adequacy of corrective action taken by management. Performs follow‑up of outstanding audit findings. Assists and coordinates with external auditors/evaluators such as BOR, State Auditors, and external audit firms.

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