AUDITOR/SENIOR AUDITOR

JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21435 POSITION SUMMARY The Office of Internal Audit is currently seeking an Auditor (No prefix or Senior). Applicants who apply will be considered for both title options. Final placement in the Auditor or Senior Auditor title will be dependent on the selected candidate\'s qualifications and experience. Under the general direction of the Chief Audit Executive and/or Audit Director of the UWSA Office of Internal Audit, this position is responsible for assisting management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by conducting independent audits related to the UWs. This position is expected to conform to the Office of Internal Audit Charter, the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics, and other auditing standards implemented by the Office of Internal Audit. This position may require periodic travel. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES A. Execute audits at institutions. 1. Schedule entrance conferences and assist with agenda development. 2. Apply appropriate auditing methodologies throughout fieldwork. 3. Evaluate applicable rules, regulations, and policies to identify key items that should be tested. 4. Clearly document workpapers for review. 5. Confer with the lead auditor regarding audit status. 6. Work within established time budgets. 7. Develop audit comments. B. Document and communicate the results of fieldwork. 1. Develop recommendations designed to enhance internal control, improve compliance, or result in other operational improvements. 2. Schedule exit conferences and assist with agenda development. 3. Draft reports. C. Participate in professional development training opportunities. 1. Attend seminars, workshops, and read professional journals pertinent to higher education risk and compliance matters (subject to budget constraints). 2. Assist in planning and presenting topics at departmental trainings/meetings. 3. Utilize knowledge of the Internal Audit workpaper solution. D. Perform follow-up reviews to determine the implementation status of recommendations including corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions. E. Other duties as assigned. WORK LOCATION Infrequent travel may be required, with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week. The office location is negotiable between the successful candidate and the supervisor, but will be in Wisconsin at the Milwaukee, La Crosse, Stevens Point, or Oshkosh campus, or at the UWSA office in Madison, WI. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through January 6, 2025. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled. 1.Go to the UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online and select the appropriate applicant portal, either External Applicants or Internal Applicants and click on the position title that you want to apply for. 2.To receive full consideration, interested applicants are required to apply online and provide: - Resume (PDF Format) - Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications (PDF Format) Failing to submit the required application documents may disqualify your application. 3.Submit your application. Questions may be addressed to: Shelby Buchanan, HR Business Partner: Shelby.Buchanan@uwex.wisconsin.edu o For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21435: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor\'s degree in business, accounting, finance, or management information systems PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in planning and conducting audits. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Expert knowledge or progress tow rds a certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other equivalent certification(s). Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and/or information technology (IT), with special emphasis on the Integrated Framework of Internal Control published by COSO and COBIT. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Knowledge of basic IT controls and/or general computer controls such as logical security, physical security, networking, change management, problem management, disaster recovery, operations and/or applications. Technical skills in data extraction from multiple and un-integrated datasets, analysis, statistical inference, sample and in synthesizing information to draw conclusions. Excellent communication (oral and written), planning, organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, and customer service skills. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu