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Auditor/Senior Auditor

Universities of Wisconsin

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Posted:
November 25, 2024
Location:
Negotiable, Wisconsin
Salary:
$65,000-88,740 per year
Type:
Full Time - Entry Level
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

The Office of Internal Audit is currently seeking an Auditor (No prefix or Senior). Applicants who apply will be considered for both title options. Final placement in the Auditor or Senior Auditor title will be dependent on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Under the general direction of the Chief Audit Executive and/or Audit Director of the UWSA Office of Internal Audit, this position is responsible for assisting management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by conducting independent audits related to the UWs. This position is expected to conform to the Office of Internal Audit Charter, the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics, and other auditing standards implemented by the Office of Internal Audit. This position may require periodic travel.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Execute audits at institutions.

  1. Schedule entrance conferences and assist with agenda development.
  2. Apply appropriate auditing methodologies throughout fieldwork.
  3. Evaluate applicable rules, regulations, and policies to identify key items that should be tested.
  4. Clearly document workpapers for review.
  5. Confer with the lead auditor regarding audit status.
  6. Work within established time budgets.
  7. Develop audit comments.

B. Document and communicate the results of fieldwork.

  1. Develop recommendations designed to enhance internal control, improve compliance, or result in other operational improvements.
  2. Schedule exit conferences and assist with agenda development.
  3. Draft reports.

C. Participate in professional development training opportunities.

  1. Attend seminars, workshops, and read professional journals pertinent to higher education risk and compliance matters (subject to budget constraints).
  2. Assist in planning and presenting topics at departmental trainings/meetings.
  3. Utilize knowledge of the Internal Audit workpaper solution.

D.   Perform follow-up reviews to determine the implementation status of recommendations including corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.

E.   Other duties as assigned.

Infrequent travel may be required, with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week. The office location is negotiable between the successful candidate and the supervisor, but will be in Wisconsin at the Milwaukee, La Crosse, Stevens Point, or Oshkosh campus, or at the UWSA office in Madison, WI.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or management information systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in planning and conducting audits.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Expert knowledge or progress towards a certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other equivalent certification(s).
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and/or information technology (IT), with special emphasis on the Integrated Framework of Internal Control published by COSO and COBIT.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
  • Knowledge of basic IT controls and/or general computer controls such as logical security, physical security, networking, change management, problem management, disaster recovery, operations and/or applications.
  • Technical skills in data extraction from multiple and un-integrated datasets, analysis, statistical inference, sample and in synthesizing information to draw conclusions.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written), planning, organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, and customer service skills.

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $65,000-78,500 per year for the Auditor I title, and $69,000-88,740 per year for the Auditor II title, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Internal Number: 21435
About Universities of Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin System is one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country and employs more than 40,000 faculty and staff statewide. The UW System institutions’ combined headcount enrollment exceeds 180,000, and it confers approximately 36,000 degrees each year. The UW System is comprised of 13 four-year universities, 13 freshman-sophomore UW colleges, and a statewide UW-Extension. Two of the universities (UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee) are doctoral degree-granting institutions and 11 are master’s degree-granting comprehensive institutions. The UW System is governed by a single Board of Regents comprised of 18 members. The UW System head is the President of the System. Together, these institutions are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
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