UI Senior Auditor - Iowa Board of Regents

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Main Campus, United States

Full Time

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Full Consideration Date:

Position will remain posted until filled

Job Description:

This is an Iowa Board of Regents position. To be considered for this position, do not apply via this website. Instead, you must apply directly with the Iowa Board of Regents. Please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to chad.sharp@iowaregents.edu.

Description

The Board of Regents, State of Iowa is seeking a full-time (100%) Senior Auditor (Professional & Scientific job classification) in the Office of Internal Audit. This position will work with complex accounting and financial data of various departments to ensure accuracy and compliance with university and government guidelines, policies, and regulations; researches identified issues thoroughly and makes recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly; plans and conducts a wide variety of complex internal audits by evaluating operational and business processes for appropriate internal controls; identifies areas of process risk and recommends specific steps for improvement; applies internal audit standards and policies to investigate and evaluate operations and activities; conducts follow-up review of audited areas and programs to ensure management has taken appropriate corrective actions; and provides direction and training to staff auditors.

The position will report up through the Board’s Chief Audit Executive, be located at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, and be eligible for a hybrid work model.

About the Board of Regents
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is a group of nine citizens who govern five public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination, and oversight, as provided by law. The institutions include Iowa's three public universities – the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa.

About the Office of Internal Audit
The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. We partner with management to enhance and protect organizational value by providing an independent and objective assessment of operational efficiencies and controls.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a business, accounting or information technology field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three years applicable experience with preference given to audit experience.
A certification in a related field: CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA
Advanced knowledge of audit procedures, specifically the ability to assess an organization's exposure to various risks and recommend controls to address these risks.
Sufficient knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft Office products (Work, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to critically assess business policies, procedures, and practices.
Experience with data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes.
Capable of establishing and executing projects to meet required deadlines.
Proficiency in professional verbal and written communication.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in information technology, financial, construction, compliance, or operational auditing.
Advanced proficiency applying organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
Experience in training new staff.
Knowledge of Workday functionality and controls.
Salary Range
Minimum $70,000 to commensurate with experience.

Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.

Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.

If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

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