Audit Professional

Under the general direction of the Director of Audit and Advisory Services, the Associate Auditor performs audits, investigations and advisory services that encompass financial, compliance, functional and operational reviews of complex and diverse areas as a service to management in accordance with professional auditing standards. Audit scope encompasses risks that cross organizational lines and involve complex technology associated with the use of financial, research and information resources.

Makes recommendations concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of activities audited and the adequacy of existing controls. Composes and presents reports to auditee management which include audit observations and recommended changes. Conducts complex audits and assists management in developing applicable policies, procedures and internal controls. Provides advisory services to unit and executive campus management. Performs various limited scope examinations such as surveys, limited scope reviews and consultations.

Performs data analytic procedures using general audit software (i.e. Microsoft Excel and Team Mate Data Analytics). Participates in assigned work groups and committees and other business process re-engineering projects. Conducts any other assigned projects. Plan and conduct investigations of allegations of improper governmental activities and communicates results of investigative work.

The full salary range for the Audit Professional 3 is $75,900 - $137,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $106,600 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position.

Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

4 - 7 years of related experience.

• Thorough knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards.
• Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations.
• Gathers, organizes and performs analysis for moderately complex audit assignments. Is working on mastering more advanced audit concepts and applications in the completion of assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to present sensitive information with diplomacy and in a clear and concise manner. Presents to a wide variety of audiences, including senior management and external agencies.
• May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with internal and external campus community personnel. Demonstrated skill in expressing ideas clearly and convincingly. Demonstrated skill in identifying the correct issues to be communicated, the appropriate audience, the method of communication and the timing of the communication. Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately express substance and nuance.
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles and IIA Standards.
• Must possess professional integrity, independence of attitude and objectivity.
• Skill in analyzing policy issues, policies and procedures and other directives and form solid recommendations. Skill in independently researching questions and making appropriate contacts for problem solving. Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to identify relevant concerns, identify patterns or tendencies, formulate logical and objective conclusions.
• Skill in translating observations, findings, and recommendations from analytical studies into a concise and logical written report.

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