Audit Manager

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• M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm

• Directs, counsels, and instructs subordinate auditors, reviews work for sufficiency of scope and accuracy, and ensures the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing are observed. Reviews work papers and edits audit reports prepared by subordinate auditors. Actively participates in the planning and scope determination of projects.
• Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as a base for an informed objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the client’s processes and ability to meet its goals and objectives. Demonstrates a general knowledge of the entire administrative and accounting systems of all divisions of the University.
• Assists the Audit Director with continual risk assessment, including developing the audit schedule and prioritization of audits to be completed by the department. Initiates, plans, and conducts meetings with management to discuss strategic goals and objectives of various business processes and departments. Incorporates results into an audit strategy. Develops audit programs geared toward helping business processes and departments achieve their objectives, as well as identifying areas of exposure that may prevent objectives from being met.
• Participates in management forums and workshops representing the department and offering advice and input to management. Maintains contact with individuals at various levels of responsibility. Develops and continuously enhances working relationships with management. Promotes the mission of the Audit Department and its ability to provide expert advisory services to clients through continuous communication and understanding of needs and objectives.
• Demonstrates proficiency with existing and new automated audit and evaluation tools to assist in the audit work completed by the department. Trains and supervises other audit staff members to ensure key areas of exposure are identified and adequately addressed in audits.
• Maintains awareness of current trends and risks specifically associated with higher education and health care through training, publications, and membership and participation in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 5 years of experience as an auditor/consultant (internal audit and/or public accounting) role required
• Master's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in health care or higher education preferred
• Systems implementation experience preferred

• Understanding of internal controls, business processes, auditing procedures and risk assessments. Proficient in PC functionality and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
• Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed. Ability to organize people and processes and can create a plan for resourceful workflow required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Demonstrated problem solving skills required
• Knowledge of electronic work papers required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon hire required
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) upon hire required
• CHIAP upon hire required
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) upon hire required
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) upon hire required

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