Senior Auditor – Internal Audit

Hiring Department

Internal Auditing

Job Description

The University of Missouri System is hiring a Senior Auditor to join the Internal Audit Team within the Office of Ethics Compliance and Auditing Services. The University System is comprised of four academic campuses, a health care system, and an extension division. This position reports to the Director of Internal Audit and will participate in assurance and consulting internal audit activities designed to add value and improve university operations by evaluating and making recommendations for improving risk management, controls, compliance, and governance processes. Internal audit activities performed include compliance, performance, operations, process, and finance audits. This is a continuously growing team to support and perform audit activities for all four campuses and healthcare system.

A Successful Candidate For This Position Will

• Be a self-starter capable of working with others to complete tasks within agreed to deadlines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial, compliance and operational internal auditing practices, resources, and regulations, including Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Be proficient at gathering facts, conducting interviews, and interpreting and applying laws, regulations, standards/best practices, and policies to audit areas.
• Demonstrate good critical thinking, effective problem solving, and sound judgement.
• Interface successfully and communicate clearly and concisely (both verbally and in writing) with diverse populations ranging from base-line operations to senior management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Handle sensitive information, findings, and results confidentially.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently or with other auditors, as necessary, to conduct audits. Prioritizes and organizes assignments, including handling multiple tasks frequently in a timely manner in support of delivering the annual audit plan.
• Independently conducts audit planning and risk assessment. Analyzes organizational policies, procedures, practices, and existing laws, rules, and regulations to determine efficiency, effectiveness, degree of compliance and the adequacy of underlying internal controls. Understands the basic functionality of the organization’s information and business systems and assesses the impact in compliance, financial, and operational audits.
• Determines audit objectives and scope and develops the audit program. Determines appropriate testing steps and methodologies to ensure all audit program steps are addressed. Develops clear documentation in work papers to identify control and process weaknesses to support audit findings. Performs root cause analysis to determine why and how identified errors or issues occurred.
• Work with subject matter experts and others to examine business processes and systems to gain information and analyze controls.
• Produces written reports that clearly articulate the key results, findings, and recommendations, and effectively presents findings to auditees.
• Operates as an independent resource to auditees during development of solutions to audit findings to deliver effective and reliable improvements to processes and/or controls.
• Reviews management action plans to verify appropriateness according to audit standards and University policies prior to final approval and reporting to board.
• Independently oversees and manages follow up of audit findings, including testing of management action plans to determine whether audit findings are appropriately addressed by the auditee.
• Conducts face to face, virtual, and/or phone interviews with constituents. Develops client relationships through positive communications, demonstrating credibility and trust, and effectively dealing with difficult clients. Communicates and interacts effectively with management and staff, orally and in writing.
• Pursues professional training opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Work and Travel Expectations

• Minimal travel required.
• Hybrid/flexible work schedule available.
  
  

Shift

8a – 5p, Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years’ internal audit experience in higher education, healthcare, information technology or finance.
• Experience in applying data analytics to internal audit work. Experience with automated audit software.
• A professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $80,500.00 per year

Grade: GGS 010

University Title: Senior Compliance Officer

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Application, resume, cover letter

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.