University System of Maryland Office
Internal Auditor
University System of Maryland Office, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21044
Internal Auditor
As an Internal Auditor with the University System of Maryland Office, you will play a vital role in promoting accountability and operational excellence across our institutions. You will lead and manage audit engagements ranging from straightforward reviews to complex, multi-faceted audits. This includes developing tailored audit programs, overseeing all phases of the audit process, and collaborating with other lead auditors to ensure high-quality outcomes. While your primary focus will be on operational and financial audits, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact special projects, including fraud investigations and strategic departmental initiatives. This position offers a dynamic and meaningful career path for professionals passionate about driving improvement and integrity in higher education. Auditing--planning, researching, interviewing, conducting field-work, and reporting: Ascertains whether university organizational units are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, or control activities in a manner consistent with university objectives and high standards of administrative practice, as well as in compliance with management's instructions, applicable policy statements, and procedures. Performs audits in accord with approved audit programs in a manner consistent with IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Recommends methods of obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating evidentiary data as the basis of an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of control and efficiency of the activities under review. Suggests methods of implementing new or revised procedures to produce required data, to provide effective internal control, and to improve audit trails. Evaluates the ability of accounting and reporting systems to generate reliable and timely data. Analyzes cost accounting systems, specific cost representations, and functions they reflect to determine the basis for cost setting under various types of contracts. Discusses observed conditions with operating personnel to verify facts and obtain explanations for these conditions. Applies automated auditing techniques when reviewing data that is processed and maintained via computerized systems. Supervising--In-Charge Auditor: At times, will function as lead auditor in charge of other auditors on certain engagements. Also, may lead in orienting new auditors into the Internal Audit Department. Annual Salary: $95,900-$100,900
As an Internal Auditor with the University System of Maryland Office, you will play a vital role in promoting accountability and operational excellence across our institutions. You will lead and manage audit engagements ranging from straightforward reviews to complex, multi-faceted audits. This includes developing tailored audit programs, overseeing all phases of the audit process, and collaborating with other lead auditors to ensure high-quality outcomes. While your primary focus will be on operational and financial audits, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact special projects, including fraud investigations and strategic departmental initiatives. This position offers a dynamic and meaningful career path for professionals passionate about driving improvement and integrity in higher education. Auditing--planning, researching, interviewing, conducting field-work, and reporting: Ascertains whether university organizational units are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, or control activities in a manner consistent with university objectives and high standards of administrative practice, as well as in compliance with management's instructions, applicable policy statements, and procedures. Performs audits in accord with approved audit programs in a manner consistent with IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Recommends methods of obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating evidentiary data as the basis of an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of control and efficiency of the activities under review. Suggests methods of implementing new or revised procedures to produce required data, to provide effective internal control, and to improve audit trails. Evaluates the ability of accounting and reporting systems to generate reliable and timely data. Analyzes cost accounting systems, specific cost representations, and functions they reflect to determine the basis for cost setting under various types of contracts. Discusses observed conditions with operating personnel to verify facts and obtain explanations for these conditions. Applies automated auditing techniques when reviewing data that is processed and maintained via computerized systems. Supervising--In-Charge Auditor: At times, will function as lead auditor in charge of other auditors on certain engagements. Also, may lead in orienting new auditors into the Internal Audit Department. Annual Salary: $95,900-$100,900