Senior Internal Auditor

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Location:

3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Perform audit work for the Office of Internal Audits. Responsibilities include financial, operational, compliance and audits. Perform consulting related work as appropriate. Effective completion of audits and other engagements.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform independent audits which include reviewing operations to ensure reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, safeguarding of assets, and compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts.
• Perform project-level risk assessments. Interview personnel to obtain relevant information and an understanding of the audit area.
• Review documentation to ensure proper compliance with university policies and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Review information systems and evaluate their effectiveness, reliability, and security.
• Review documentation of physical assets determining the degree to which they are utilized and safeguarded.
• Review documentation for internal control deficiencies, fraud, or compliance issues. Prepare audit reports and provide recommendations.
• Assist in performing fraud investigations, as necessary.
• Perform consulting engagements, as appropriate. Develop strong relationships with audit clients.
• Develop new audit steps and innovative auditing techniques.
• Perform annual risk assessments and develop the Annual Audit Plan.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and core values.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and related Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of internal control concepts
• Knowledge of auditing techniques
• Knowledge of compliance concepts and requirements at the institution, state, and federal level
• Knowledge of computer systems and information security concepts
• Knowledge of fraud-related concepts and investigation techniques
• Skill in the use of audit documentation software
• Skill in the use of data analytics and sampling techniques
• Skill in identifying mathematical, financial, or statistical irregularities; in identifying, resolving, and preventing discrepancies by using strong analytical techniques
• Ability to plan, organize, and perform audit and consulting engagements effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment including university-related software and email
• Capable of maintaining flexibility and adjusting to evolving circumstances

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred

Three (3)…