Internal Auditor

Position Information

This is a re post, previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to re apply.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Office of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of Fayetteville State University. The Office of Internal Audit assists the university in meeting its strategic goals and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Internal auditors within the unit assess risk exposures along a wide variety of the university’s governance, operations, and information systems and evaluate the operations and activities of the university. They provide recommendations to management to make improvements in areas where opportunities or efficiencies are identified. These areas can include: Effectiveness and efficiency of operations, including information systems Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information Safeguarding of assets and data security Compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Audit Process: Participates in planning and performing audits and consultations of university administrative and academic units. Planning process, the auditor must exercise professional judgment in determining the nature, timing, and extent of procedures to ensure consistency with professional standards and specific objectives of the area under review.
• Gather and analyze data using the most effective and cost-beneficial methods, including computer-assisted audit techniques and programs.
• Draw accurate conclusions from the evaluations of evidence and be proficient in identifying internal control strengths and weaknesses, operational efficiencies and inefficiencies, compliance with policies and procedures, misappropriation of funds, and misuse of assets/resources.
• Communicate findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner through oral and written reports.
• Verify compliance with recommendations and management responses to assess the adequacy of corrective actions taken.
• Management Advisory and Consulting Services: Complete routine advisory and consulting services to university faculty, staff, and students by interpreting policies and procedures, suggesting proper internal controls, and performing limited reviews of programs and processes that do not culminate in a full audit or consultation.
• Professional Development: Research policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory changes relevant to the university and the Internal Audit department. Participate in continuing education programs relevant to university auditing, accounting, information system auditing, fraud and abuse, and general accounting practices.
• Attend and participate in office meetings.
• Track and report audit hours.
• Share in routine office duties.
• Attend university administrative programs and forums.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Audit Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or in business administration or other field from an appropriately accredited institution with twelve (12) semester hours in accounting and one (1) year of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports; or Associate’s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience as specified above.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices, institutional organization, and management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills that enable the position to give effective reports to internal and external constituencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and character traits, including integrity and transparency, that inspire trust and credibility among stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA),Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), orCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Prior experience working in higher education.
• Knowledge of SQL and Banner.