The University of Texas at Austin · 15 hours ago
Senior Auditor
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. The Senior Auditor will perform advanced professional auditing of all University operations and lead teams in conducting audits to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
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Responsibilities
Conducting Engagements: Conducts engagement level risk analysis to define a project’s objectives, scope, and methodologies. Develops audit programs and/or project plans to achieve objective(s). Collects and analyzes appropriate types of information, data, and evidence to achieve the objectives of project steps by: Compiling data from the university’s financial and human resources information system and other sources internal and external to the university; Applying appropriate sampling techniques; Collecting documents; Observing assets and processes; Preparing for and conducting interviews; Using questionnaires and surveys; Utilizing other methodologies as needed
Engagement Documentation: Prepares thorough, well-organized, and self-explanatory work papers to support conclusions reached; Identifies issues and practicable recommendations; Drafts findings and recommendations resulting from work performed
Project Management and Quality Assurance: Coordinates the work of other team members; Provides needed guidance and instruction to other team members; Provides first review of work papers generated by other team members; Monitors time budgets and target dates for assigned projects; Evaluates the effectiveness of the audit process at the conclusion of each engagement; Coordinates audit steps to follow up on outstanding audit issues
Client Relations: Identifies and develops issues and negotiates with audit clients to arrive at sound/effective recommendations; Apprises client of project status, barriers to progress, and potential issues, to ensure the client is not surprised by observations and recommendations; Leads entrance and exit conferences
Internal Communications: Informs project manager or in-charge, when applicable, about status of the audit work performed, potential issues and solutions, and client feedback
Report Development: Drafts project reports and manages the editing and publication process; Evaluates client’s written responses to recommendations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, computer science, or other relevant business field or other field with related professional experience
Current certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Three years of progressively responsible experience in internal auditing, information systems auditing, consulting, investigations, accounting, or other applicable experience which involves evaluating controls over business processes
Demonstrated ability and experience developing project plans to achieve risk-based project objectives in a complex environment
Skill and demonstrated ability to compose clear, concise audit reports, audit findings, summaries, memos, correspondence and related materials
Demonstrated ability to prepare thorough, well-organized, and self-explanatory work papers to support conclusions reached
Demonstrated ability to analyze appropriate types of information to achieve objectives of project steps
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship
Preferred
Experience in higher education and/or healthcare internal auditing
Experience using data analytics tools and techniques as part of the audit process
General understanding of Uniform Guidance
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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