Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor (Auditor II)

Virginia’s community colleges have a 50‑year track record of educational excellence and innovation, serving the needs of citizens across the Commonwealth. This Senior Internal Auditor position is located in the System Office (Chesterfield – 041) and plays a key role in ensuring financial and operational integrity across the Virginia Community College System.

The Senior Internal Auditor creates, manages, executes, and reports on high‑risk audit and consulting projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting risk assessments for assigned audits.
• Developing and performing new audit programs, often for areas that have not been audited before in the VCCS.
• Executing operational audits and, when required, auditing non‑financial topics.
• Preparing and reviewing audit work papers to ensure fieldwork meets objectives and supports conclusions.
• Preparing clear and concise findings, recommendations, and reports for senior management.
• Working collaboratively with all levels of employees and management, including college leadership teams and subject‑matter experts.
• Leading or conducting special projects and investigations as needed.

• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of state financial regulations, processes, and systems.
• Advanced knowledge of all phases of automated accounting systems.
• General knowledge of the auditing process.
• General knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• General knowledge of project management techniques and best practices.
• General knowledge of fraud and IT terminology, concepts and practices.

• Proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams, and openness to learn additional computer applications.
• Proficiency using information systems, including but not limited to administrative and student information systems.

• Analyze complex financial transactions, spreadsheets, statements, reports, contracts, and agreements for conformity with regulations and policies.
• Use research and interview techniques to gather information.
• Conduct risk assessments for audits using various methods.
• Develop new audit programs for previously unaudited areas.
• Prepare and review audit work papers for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare summaries and reports that present findings clearly with minimal intervention from senior management.
• Collaborate effectively with employees and management across all levels.
• Lead or conduct special projects and investigations as required.

• Professionalism
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  Demonstrates integrity, objectivity, honesty, sound judgment, confidentiality, trust‑based relationships, and personal responsibility.
• Communication
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  Creates and delivers clear instructions, anticipates others’ needs, conveys ideas effectively, manages conflict, and uses tact.
• Personal Attributes
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  Committed to ethics, self‑motivated, dependable, reliable, and seeks advice when needed.
• Audit Program Management
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  Plans, prioritizes, stays current on industry practices, solves problems proactively, motivates others, and ensures audit objectives and deadlines are met.
• Functional Growth
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  Pursues continuous improvement, learns new audit techniques, and demonstrates strong work ethic.
• Adds Value
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  Applies knowledge and innovative thinking to reach meaningful conclusions.

A combination of relevant experience and education that provides the required level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the functions of the job.

Travel will be required to colleges, the Shared Services Center, and the System Office for audits. Additional travel may be required for conferences and/or professional development.

This is a state classified position, with a 12‑month probationary period for new employees. The VCCS offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment…