The University of Texas at Arlington
Senior Auditor - Office of Audit and Consulting Services
The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000
Senior Auditor - Office of Audit and Consulting Services
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Position Information
Posting Number
S05822P
Position Title
Senior Auditor - Office of Audit and Consulting Services
UTSystem Title
Department
Internal Audit
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Finance/Accounting
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $85,000.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at
https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100
. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Leads the planning, performance, reporting and follow up of internal audits and other assigned projects and tasks, independently with limited supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform the work of a Senior Auditor to help the department reach our vision of “providing UTA with world class audit services.”
Performs and/or leads project audits and advisory projects.
Leads and/or participates in management interviews for annual planning, internal audits, advisory projects and open item follow-up.
Leads planning of internal audits and conducts research to obtain background information. Identifies risks and related controls, including potential fraud risks. Develops audit objectives, scope and work program.
Performs fieldwork activities and conducts client interviews.
Performs all audit work in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards and, where appropriate, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
Reaches reasonable conclusions based on work performed.
Prepares high quality documentation (workpapers, etc.).
Independently documents initial observations and recommendations to mitigate risks, improve controls and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Communicates with clients on a timely basis to help ensure awareness and that the identified issues are accurate.
Prepares high quality audit reports including preparation of outlines, preparation of draft reports, review of the drafts with the clients, and preparation of the final reports. Independently communicates with client.
Delegates tasks, establishes priorities, supervises auditors on multiple and complex audits, communicates status of audits, timely communications to client for all phases of the audit and leading client meetings.
Responsible for meeting hours and timing budgets and projections.
Sets deadlines for the completion of project, monitors project budget and timeline for complex projects, and provides clear direction to all team members on their assignments, encourages input from all team members, and provides evaluative feedback to team members in a timely manner.
Reviews auditors work for compliance with Standards and quality of work.
Leads advisory projects and/or participates/leads in investigations with minimal supervision.
Performs appropriate follow-up on assigned open audit findings.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, or related field and three years of related experience in internal auditing or the equivalent experience.
Applicable certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) or candidate.
Proven ability to perform high quality audit work.
Meet established deadlines and work well with clients and fellow auditors.
Preferred Qualifications
More than three years experience in a progressive internal audit environment.
Experience leading complex operational audits.
Experience with integrated auditing (includes Information Technology).
Experience with PeopleSoft.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong level of writing and communication skills.
Strong Project Management skills and experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, professional auditing standards and techniques.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment. Uses personal computer and other standard office equipment. May require occasional travel and infrequent evening or weekend hours. This is not a remote work environment.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu
.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
What certifications, if any, have you obtained?(Open Ended Question)
What is the highest degree you have attained in accounting, finance, or a related field?
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
None of the above
How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
Bookmark this Posting
Print Preview
|
Apply for this Job
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S05822P
Position Title
Senior Auditor - Office of Audit and Consulting Services
UTSystem Title
Department
Internal Audit
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Finance/Accounting
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $85,000.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at
https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100
. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Leads the planning, performance, reporting and follow up of internal audits and other assigned projects and tasks, independently with limited supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform the work of a Senior Auditor to help the department reach our vision of “providing UTA with world class audit services.”
Performs and/or leads project audits and advisory projects.
Leads and/or participates in management interviews for annual planning, internal audits, advisory projects and open item follow-up.
Leads planning of internal audits and conducts research to obtain background information. Identifies risks and related controls, including potential fraud risks. Develops audit objectives, scope and work program.
Performs fieldwork activities and conducts client interviews.
Performs all audit work in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards and, where appropriate, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
Reaches reasonable conclusions based on work performed.
Prepares high quality documentation (workpapers, etc.).
Independently documents initial observations and recommendations to mitigate risks, improve controls and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Communicates with clients on a timely basis to help ensure awareness and that the identified issues are accurate.
Prepares high quality audit reports including preparation of outlines, preparation of draft reports, review of the drafts with the clients, and preparation of the final reports. Independently communicates with client.
Delegates tasks, establishes priorities, supervises auditors on multiple and complex audits, communicates status of audits, timely communications to client for all phases of the audit and leading client meetings.
Responsible for meeting hours and timing budgets and projections.
Sets deadlines for the completion of project, monitors project budget and timeline for complex projects, and provides clear direction to all team members on their assignments, encourages input from all team members, and provides evaluative feedback to team members in a timely manner.
Reviews auditors work for compliance with Standards and quality of work.
Leads advisory projects and/or participates/leads in investigations with minimal supervision.
Performs appropriate follow-up on assigned open audit findings.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, or related field and three years of related experience in internal auditing or the equivalent experience.
Applicable certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) or candidate.
Proven ability to perform high quality audit work.
Meet established deadlines and work well with clients and fellow auditors.
Preferred Qualifications
More than three years experience in a progressive internal audit environment.
Experience leading complex operational audits.
Experience with integrated auditing (includes Information Technology).
Experience with PeopleSoft.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong level of writing and communication skills.
Strong Project Management skills and experience.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, professional auditing standards and techniques.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment. Uses personal computer and other standard office equipment. May require occasional travel and infrequent evening or weekend hours. This is not a remote work environment.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu
.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
What certifications, if any, have you obtained?(Open Ended Question)
What is the highest degree you have attained in accounting, finance, or a related field?
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
None of the above
How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents