Audit Professional

Audit Professional 3

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 includes 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. Plans and conducts investigations of allegations of improper governmental activities and communicates results of investigative work.

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

- Required

4 to 7 years of related experience.

- Required

Must pass a background check.

- Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours.

- Required

Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non‑public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know.

Ensures that sensitive information is properly safeguarded and follows all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy, including secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work‑related information obtained from any source on any work‑related matter is a violation of these expectations.

- Required

• Independently performs audit projects at all levels of complexity, including preliminary survey and risk assessment activities. Under guidance, designs audit programs to accomplish review objectives.
• Conducts testing based on approved audit programs of moderate to high complexity, including tests of financial and operating processes to identify internal control weaknesses and audit findings. Plans, conducts, and communicates results of fieldwork. Prepares communications and reports for the highest level of campus management, UCOP management, and the Regents. Meets with operating personnel to verify facts and obtain explanations for any apparent deficiencies.
  
  Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of activities audited and the adequacy of existing controls; recommends measures to correct deficiencies, improve operational effectiveness and efficiency, and institute or upgrade systems of control. Assists management in developing applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls. Appraises corrective action taken by auditees on audit observations and performs follow‑up procedures on unimplemented audit recommendations. Prepares status information for the campus audit committee.
• Develops formal written reports to communicate audit results to campus management, and makes recommendations as appropriate.

• Thorough knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of…