Auditor II

Department Summary

Audit & Advisory Services (A&AS), part of the Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Audit Services, plays a vital role in supporting UCLA’s mission by providing the Board of Regents and university leadership with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, insight, and foresight. Our work strengthens the university’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value across both the campus and health enterprise. We are a people-focused, purpose-driven department that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and the use of audit management software (Optro), AI (CoPilot), and data analytics to enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of our engagements.

Our services include internal audits, advisory engagements, and external audit coordination.

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for improving processes, strengthening accountability, and driving organizational excellence? UCLA is seeking an Auditor II to join our collaborative Internal Audit team and make a meaningful impact at one of the world's leading public research universities.

In this role, you'll conduct operational, financial, compliance, and information systems audits that help safeguard university resources while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support strategic objectives. Working alongside experienced audit professionals, you'll engage with a wide range of campus departments, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and contribute recommendations that drive continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an auditor who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to expand their expertise across diverse business functions. UCLA offers a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development, along with the opportunity to support a mission that advances education, research, and public service.

If you're ready to grow your career while making a lasting impact, we invite you to bring your analytical skills, curiosity, and commitment to excellence to UCLA.

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

• 2+ Audit or related experience (Required)
• 1+ Ability to recognize and evaluate areas of internal control weakness(es) for determination of audit emphasis. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of finance, accounting, business, and information technology. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to perform financial and operational audits or segments of audits under general supervision of a senior auditor. (Required)
• Skill in applying the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards, including procedures and techniques required in the performance of financial, operational, and/or compliance audits. (Required)
• Skill in developing clear, concise, relevant audit programs as a basis for comprehensive audit coverage. (Required)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both verbally and in writing, stressing qualities of tact, discretion and persuasiveness. (Required)
• Knowledge of improvements and current developments in internal audit standards, procedures and techniques. (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members, management, and other campus departments. Ability to work in a team modem collaborating with others. (Required)
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect relative importance of job responsibilities. (Required)
• Writing skills for concise, logical, descriptive and grammatically correct analytical reports. (Required)
• Analytical skills to identify audit problems and formulate logical and objective conclusions. (Required)
• Ability to set priorities which accurately reflect the importance of…