Investigative Auditor

Job Duties

• Congduct multiple investigations on a team or individually, as assigned, for the TBR system and its institutions.
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating allegations and situations.
• Perform investigative work of good quality, complying with professional standards.
• Conduct interviews related to investigative issues.
• Document results of investigations appropriately in working papers and maintain confidentiality of working papers.
• Prepare timely written reports for the Audit Committee, Tennessee Board of Regents, and management.
• Develop recommendations for corrective action or improvement, when appropriate.
• Present the reports to the Audit Committee when needed.
• Communicate ongoing investigative information appropriately with the Investigative Audit Manager, institution, and TBR administration, staff, the Comptroller of the Treasury, law enforcement authorities, and legal authorities as required.
• Obtain required and appropriate applicable continuing professional education to enhance professional development, adhere to professional auditing standards, and maintain required certification(s).
• Establish and maintain a variety of professional contacts with central office staff, institutional auditors and other staff, Comptroller’s Office staff, and others that will enhance individual skills and promote the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Office of System-wide Internal Audit’s goals and objectives.
• Perform administrative and other duties as assigned, including assisting with or conducting internal audit engagements at the TBR office or college campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Criminal Justice, Accounting, related fields from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years’ professional experience with fraud investigations or auditing; up to 1 year professional experience in criminal justice or accounting may be substituted for one year of internal investigations or auditing.
• Demonstrated professional experience in managing projects, including report writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or a related business field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience working or auditing in higher education.
• Experience working with or auditing a large, computerized accounting and information system, such as Banner.