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Commonwealth of VA Careers

Senior Auditor

Commonwealth of VA Careers, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904

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Overview

The Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for a Senior Auditor. The Office of Audit and Compliance assists UVA’s Board of Visitors and University management in the discharge of their oversight, management, and operating responsibilities by providing independent assurance and consulting services to the University community. The Senior Auditor will conduct value-added operational, financial, and compliance audits, as well as consulting projects. Responsibilities include performing engagement-level risk assessments, transaction testing, and analyzing business processes to identify opportunities to improve internal controls and the university’s operational and financial performance. Responsibilities

Identify and document significant risks, controls in place to mitigate identified risks, along with proposed testing approaches to develop a Risk Assessment Document. Recommend audit direction, scope, and timing to Audit management, based on Risk Assessment Document. Manage project scope and deadlines. Direct and perform first level review of the work of auditors assigned to projects, as applicable. Document and evaluate, through appropriate testing methods, the effectiveness of internal controls and operations. Prepare draft audit reports for Audit management’s review, communicating control or process efficiency and effectiveness based on testing performed. In collaboration with audit client(s), develop recommendations to correct deficiencies or to strengthen internal controls. Demonstrate and continue to build expertise in the functional discipline of internal auditing. Increase understanding (and relevance to audit) of trends in higher education, academic medical centers, and research-intensive universities. Continually strive to develop technical skills and data literacy/use of data analytics—and apply these to daily work and career progression. Respond to ad hoc inquiries and serve on committees as assigned. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field is required Two to three years in a staff auditor role with increasing responsibility handling all phases of an audit independently are required Experience with mentoring staff auditors on assigned audits is preferred CPA or CIA certification preferred Additional Job Posting Information

Financial recognition available for department-approved certifications obtained while employed with the UVA Audit Department. Reimbursement available for the annual maintenance of two, department-approved, professional certifications or memberships, as well as pre-approved registration and travel expenses associated with Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Auditors are required to obtain 40 hours of CPE credits annually. Physical Demands and Work Arrangements

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. A hybrid/telework schedule is available, but a minimum amount of in-person work in Charlottesville, VA is required each week. The anticipated start date is approximately October 1, 2024. Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with education and experience. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. This position will remain open until filled. Review of Applicants will begin August 1, 2024. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. To Apply

Please apply through the UVA job board and search for R0063591. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs”. Complete an application online with the following documents: CV Cover letter that includes why you are interested in this opportunity Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted into this field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, Senior Recruiter at alc6dk@virginia.edu. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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