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Reports
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Director of Internal Audit
Experience:
2+ years, Professional Certification desired
Summary of Position:
Experienced Internal Audit Professional
Degree:
Baccalaureate Degree Required with business related degrees preferred
General Summary
The Senior Auditor position is responsible
for performing internal audit work throughout the University of
Minnesota. Incumbents are expected to have internal audit experience
and to demonstrate proficiency in performing internal audit work
which conforms to professional standards. Work assigned to incumbents
will generally be well defined and is expected to be carried out
with limited supervision. The complexity and size of audit assignments
will vary significantly. Decisions regarding the scope of work performed,
nature of testing completed, and the reporting disposition of results
may be delegated to this position with oversight by supervisors
or managers.
A
Senior Auditor is expected to:
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Possess
a working knowledge of the University of Minnesota: its business
processes; policies and procedures; governance practices; and
regulatory obligations.
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Demonstrate
proficiency in applying audit principles, skills and techniques
in audit testing of varying degrees of complexity.
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Execute
a wide variety of audit tests/procedures and accurately interpret
results against defined criteria and do so such that the work
is competently and efficiently performed in accordance with
professional and departmental standards.
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Apply
internal control concepts in a wide variety of University settings
and appropriately assess the exposures resulting from ineffective
or missing control practices.
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Understand
the financial, operational, and compliance risks which affect
University activities, demonstrate the ability to identify and
appropriately dimension those risks, and formulate recommendations
which are appropriate, practical and cost-effective.
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Prioritize
work so resources are devoted to areas of highest risk.
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Consistently
document relevant facts and information which support the work
performed and conclusions drawn so other reviewers can follow
the auditor's logic and methodology.
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Effectively
evaluate audit results, weighing the relevancy, accuracy, and
perspective of conclusions against the accumulated audit evidence.
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Be
effective in communicating audit results, both verbally and
in writing, so they are persuasive, placed in the appropriate
context, and understood by the recipient.
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Be
able to complete work with limited instructions, yet know when
to seek guidance from supervising staff when circumstances warrant.
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Complete
work assignments independently as part of a team project.
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Interact
effectively with a wide variety of people in a wide variety
of settings.
Demonstrate effective time management skills by completing assignments
within time budgets and calendar schedules while handling multiple
tasks.
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Exhibit
creativity and innovation in recommending improvements to departmental
audit practices and processes.
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Engage
in professional development activities, including completion
of a professional certification program.
Incumbents
will also begin developing the skills necessary for managing audit
engagements including planning, development of programs of audit
testing and evaluation, staff supervision and evaluation, quality
assurance, and reporting of audit results through participation
in these activities under the direction of a Principal Auditor or
Audit Manager. Small, routine audits may be assigned to Senior Auditors
to aid in this skill development.
Some
specialization may occur during tenure in this position. Incumbents
may pursue specialized training and experiential development in
areas such as Information Technology, Health Care, Grant Management,
etc.
The
Senior Auditor position may have limited supervisory responsibilities,
providing work direction to a small number of assisting staff on
audit assignments. Incumbents may also give work assignments or
directions to staff support personnel or student interns.
Incumbents
generally interact with departmental management., although some
interaction with higher level employees may occur when directed
by audit supervisors or managers. Interaction is expected to occur
during audit projects as well as on a consulting/advisory basis.
Incumbents
must be comfortable working in ambiguous and/or stressful situations.
Flexibility, ability to change priorities quickly, and capacity
to handle multiple tasks are often required of this position.
The position requires:
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Internal
auditing experience and demonstrated proficiency.
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Effective
interpersonal skills.
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Effective
verbal and written communications skills.
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Critical
thinking and analytical skills.
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Periodic
in-state travel may be required. Overtime may be required occasionally
to complete work assignments
on time.
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