Sr Auditor

Senior Auditor

USF Office of Internal Audit (IA) provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the university's operations. IA’s mission is to enhance and protect organizational value through risk-based and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight to assist the university in achieving its strategic goals by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

IA is responsible for coordinating activities that promote accountability, integrity, and efficiency in the operations of USF. All internal auditing activities are conducted in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).

The Senior Auditor plans and performs complex operational, financial, and information systems audits, internal control reviews, risk assessments, and advisory projects for USF in accordance with professional standards. The role ensures appropriate controls exist, processes are efficient and accurate, and operating procedures comply with laws, regulations, university policies, procedures, and best practices. The Senior Auditor identifies value-added internal control and business process improvement opportunities designed to strengthen financial and IT-related general controls and to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Report findings and make recommendations to resolve identified conditions. Candidates must have proven experience executing projects and engaging business partners to enhance the control environment. The position has no overnight travel, minimal overtime, offers flexible work hours, and remote work flexibility options are available. The role requires compliance with USF policies on safeguarding confidential financial and personal information.

• Evaluates internal controls using a risk-based approach and responds to emerging financial and compliance issues. Identifies value-added internal control and business process improvement opportunities designed to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations to resolve conditions noted. Demonstrates an appropriate level of oversight and guidance necessary to effectively complete the engagement. Mentors team members to enhance their skills.
  
  Assists with investigations. Utilizes appropriate technology to enhance project effectiveness and efficiency.
• Monitors the project budget (burn rate) in comparison to the work performed. Advises the project manager of budget overruns impacting the project and unanticipated issues which may result in the need for additional budget being requested. Discusses with project manager client issues (availability, vacancies, lack of documentation) which are impacting deadlines.
• Performs periodic follow-up of previously reported audit findings to assess resolution of recommendations and determine if adequate corrective action has been initiated by university management.
• Promotes positive working relationships by participating on university committees, responding to management inquiries, providing training and education programs, assisting with implementation of project recommendations, and supporting the internal audit profession through engagement with external organizations and professional initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited university; a minimum of 3 years of internal or external auditing or equivalent experience; and CIA or CPA certification or equivalent.
• Legal, licensure, and USF requirements:
  Compliance with university policies on safeguarding confidential financial and personal information. A criminal background check will be required.

Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of internal or external auditing or equivalent experience. Experience in auditing healthcare or higher education.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.