Internal Auditor — Drive University Process Improvement

Position Function:

Mississippi State University’s Office of Internal Audit is seekingan Internal Auditor I or Internal Auditor II to join a small,collaborative team that works across campus on a wide variety ofaudits and reviews. This position is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys learning how different areas of a university operate,asking good questions, analyzing information, and helpingdepartments improve processes. The selected candidate will performfinancial, operational, compliance, and process audits;

evaluaterisks and internal controls; prepare audit documentation and reports; and provide practical recommendations. Appointment as Internal Auditor I or Internal Auditor II will be based on education, experience, and qualifications.

Salary Grade : 15 or 16

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salarygrade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

MSU’s Office of Internal Audit provides independent, objective, andrisk-based assurance and advisory services that help the Universitystrengthen operations, manage risk, and make informed decisions.

The office reports administratively to the President andfunctionally to the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee and to the Board of Trustees through the system Chief Audit Executive.

Internal Audit works across the University to evaluate governance,risk management, and internal control processes, provide practicalrecommendations, and help MSU accomplish its objectives and improvehow it operates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plans and performs financial, operational, compliance, and process audits and assignments of University departments, programs,and activities.

2. Assesses risks; evaluates internal control design and effectiveness; reviews records, systems, transactions, and processes; and determines compliance with applicable laws and University policies and procedures.

3. Develops and performs audit procedures, fieldwork, testing,interviews, research, and data analysis to support auditobjectives.

4. Prepares audit work papers and documentation in accordance with professional standards.

5. Prepares audit reports that clearly communicate results and include practical recommendations for improving business processes and internal controls.

6. Manages multiple assignments concurrently and completes work within established timelines and budgeted time.

7. Communicates professionally with University employees and management regarding audit objectives, procedures, results, and recommendations.

8. For appointment as Internal Auditor II, may serve as senior teamlead on assigned projects, assign and coordinate audit tasks,review audit-related work of staff auditors, and assist withresolving routine project questions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Internal Auditor I
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. No experience required.

Internal Auditor II
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field andtwo years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, or other applicable certification.

Experience in internal auditing, accounting, compliance, higher education, governmental auditing, data analysis, or review of internal controls.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of auditing principles, internal controls, risk assessment, accounting principles, and applicable laws,regulations, policies, and procedures.

2. Ability to plan, organize, and perform audit work with accuracy,objectivity, confidentiality, and sound professionaljudgment.

3. Skill in analyzing records, systems, processes, and data to identify risks, control weaknesses, compliance issues, and opportunities for improvement.

4. Ability to prepare clear, concise, and well-supported auditdocumentation and reports.

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to discuss audit matters professionally with employees and management.

6. Ability to manage multiple…