Internal Auditor
Salary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2300125
Location: Main Campus - Baytown, TX
Division: Finance & Administration
Position Overview
The Internal Auditor is responsible for participating in or leading
complex financial, operational, and compliance audits. Plans,
prioritizes, manages, and performs multiple projects and tasks.
This position has high visibility and exposure and is directly
accountable to the President of the college. Incumbent must be able
to influence and advocate recommendations to management for the
areas examined.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs internal audit projects per approved audit plan in
accordance with professional standards; plans projects
appropriately, including determining objectives, scope and
criteria; gathers sufficient, reliable and relevant evidence from
individuals or systems, documents the conditions noted and the
related findings, analyses the information/data so that conclusions
can be reached, develops actionable recommendations for
improvement, compliance, or resolution.
Prepares audit reports for review and issuance by the
President.
Performs internal quality assessment reviews for projects, as
assigned.
Works as a team member or individually in conducting audit
projects.
Works collaboratively with internal and external contacts,
utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
responsible for following up on the status of management's
corrective action plans.
Assists in performing a comprehensive, annual, system-wide risk
assessment and in developing an annual audit plan based on risk
assessment.
Performs special projects as necessary, including
investigations of complaints/allegations analyzing confidential and
sensitive information.
Directs and assists external consultants and auditors as
needed.
Keep abreast of industry practices, rules, and regulations
related to the internal auditing profession.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities
Bachelor's degree
Five (5) years of full-time experience in auditing, including
four (4) years of supervisory or project management experience
Advanced knowledge and practice of the governmental general
accepted auditing standards (GAAS), International Professional
Practices Framework, accounting and auditing pronouncements, and
the Committee of Sponsoring (COSO) internal controls framework, and
fraud deterrence guidance
Knowledge of laws, regulations, or standards that affect
students, employees, or vendors, including Control Objectives for
Information and Related Technology, Project Management Body of
Knowledge, federal and state laws, regulations and rules, and
various government and higher education industry standards or best
practices, such as the Texas Administrative Code
Skill in using information technology hardware/devices,
Microsoft products, and project management tools, and knowledge of
and skill in using data mining/analysis software to extract and
report information
Knowledge of how routine business processes should be
integrated with administrative system functions, such as
PeopleSoft, etc.
Interpersonal skills to achieve desired outcomes with the Lee
College staff, faculty, and leadership at all levels, as well as
with students, vendors, and other external agencies, etc.
Skill in identifying problems and formulating actionable
recommendations for process improvements or for problem
resolution
Excellent negotiating, advocating, and verbal and written
communication skills
Ability to display personal initiative and to adapt, handle
multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information dealing
with students, employees, and vendors to work independently and in
a team environment
Must have the ability to influence and advocate recommendations
to management for the areas examined
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal
Auditor (CIA) preferred
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lee/jobs/3711624/internal-auditor
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