Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor creates, manages, executes, and reports on high-risk audit and consulting projects. Specific responsibilities include conducting risk assessments for assigned audits and developing and conducting new audit programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducting risk assessments for assigned audits and developing new audit programs, often for areas that have not been audited before at the VCCS.
• Primarily focusing on operational audits, but may also be assigned to audit other non-financial topics.
• Performing special assignments as required, including assisting the agency or state government in emergencies.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of state financial regulations, processes, and systems.
• Advanced knowledge of all phases of automated accounting systems.
• General knowledge of the auditing process.
• General knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Knowledge of project management techniques and best practices.
• Knowledge of fraud and IT terminology, concepts, and practices.

Skills

• Proficient using Zoom and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Proficient using information systems (including but not limited to administrative and student information systems).
• Analyzing complex financial transactions, spreadsheets, statements, reports, contracts, and agreements for conformity with federal, state, and local regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Gathering information using various research and interview techniques.
• Preparing and reviewing audit workpapers to ensure fieldwork meets the audit objectives and supports the conclusions.
• Preparing summaries and reports to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely, with little intervention or corrections from departmental senior management.
• Working well with all levels of employees and management, particularly with college leadership teams and subject matter experts, with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team.
• Leading or conducting special projects and investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• A combination of relevant experience and education providing the required level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the functions of the job.

Benefits

Competitive compensation along with excellent benefits and opportunity for career development.

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000 annually

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday