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Audit and Compliance Executive

Employer
University of the District of Columbia
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jul 8, 2024
Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/2A

Salary Range: $111,768- $145,615

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is seeking a Chief Audit and Compliance Executive that will report directly to the president providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services focused on evaluating and improving the university's risk management, internal control, compliance, and governance processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develops and implements an internal audit program of the university accounting and financial operations to include the review of accounting procedures, confirmation of accounts, inspection of physical operations and investigation of irregularities and errors. Examines and analyzes records to ensure effectiveness of accounting and managerial controls, accuracy of transactions, and compliance with applicable laws and established university policies and procedures.
  • Evaluates risk exposure relative to the university's governance, operations, and information systems including reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, safeguarding of assets, and compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts and recommend improvements.
  • Recommends internal auditing policies, procedures and programs; serves in an advisory capacity to university officials; makes recommendations for improved fiscal and management systems.
  • Develops and communicates an annual risk-based audit plan that establishes priorities of internal audit activity consistent with the university's goals, and meets the standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
  • Reports regularly to the Audit Committee on internal audit activity performance relative to annual audit plans, highlighting significant risk exposures and control issues, corporate governance issues and other issues and concerns.
  • Evaluates adequacy and effectiveness of controls encompassing the university's governance, operations, and information systems including reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, safeguarding of assets, and compliance with laws, regulations and contracts
  • Addresses significant control weaknesses, gathers knowledge and identifies and evaluates significant risk exposures of the university.
  • Develops and maintains procedures to ensure that senior management communicates significant changes/deficiencies in internal controls systems, and all fraudulent activity to auditors and the Audit Committee.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
  • BA/BS in accounting, business, finance or a related field, and CPA or CIA.
  • Six to eight years of public accounting or comprehensive internal audit experience in government, not-for-profit, university financial environment, or relevant audit firms required. Experience in general accounting, the budgeting process, cash management, project management, accounting and management information systems, and application and interpretation of state and Federal laws and regulations required.
Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .

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