Senior Internal Auditor

9853BR

Finance & Administration

Institute Audit, Compliance & Advisement

Job Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor leads, and/or teams with other IACA auditors and/or audit assistant, co-op student internal auditors, and vendors (when applicable), in the performance of all aspects of financial, operational, and compliance audits of departments and processes in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing established by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Other duties include consulting/advisory engagements, internal control/risk assessment training for RIT community members, and department continuous improvement/administrative projects.

Job Responsibilities

Professional Services/Core Auditing Tasks

• Plans and conducts engagements to evaluate the nature and extent of internal controls over a broad range of the institution's operations to assure that the institution's assets are protected and to determine if functional areas are conducting operations in accordance with good internal control practices and in compliance with established RIT guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as governmental, grant/contract and legal requirements.
• Creates a smooth process flow for engagements from start to finish.
• Exercises effective and efficient documentation standards and report writing that is in compliance with IIA standards.
• Adeptly identifies patterns and trends and determines underlying causes.
• Selects appropriate, and develops if necessary, automated data analysis tools.
• Identifies key risks that may prevent a department from achieving its mission and objectives.
• Creates concise summary information of control issues and solutions for senior management that can be clearly understood.
• Reviews, understands, and audits for compliance with complex policy and contractual terms.
• Leads engagements in an efficient time-controlled manner and is sensitive to budget constraints.
• Supervises Associate Internal Auditor (when applicable) and/or the audit assistant as well as co-op student internal auditors in the performance of IACA engagements.
• Delivers audit process training to new staff.
• Takes an active role in the IACA Quality Assurance Program.
• Takes an active leadership role in departmental continuous improvement efforts and effective implementation of new processes.
• Effectively maintains skill sets and completes at least 40 hours of continuing professional education annually.
  
  

Strategic Planning / RIT Community Outreach

• Networks with other key RIT knowledge experts to obtain information relative to university departments/processes.
• Builds and maintains excellent customer relationships and provides customer satisfaction.
• Gathers pertinent information from reliable sources and identifies appropriate reference information to share with other auditors and management.
• Recommends opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness of IACA processes
• Assists with training for RIT community members on risk assessment and internal control topics.
• Assists with general departmental administrative tasks as assigned.
  
  

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• At least 4 years of experience in the field of internal auditing or related field analyzing risks identifying control weaknesses and creating appropriate recommendations to improve business control environments is required. Must have strong communication skills. An understanding of the higher education industry is desirable.
  
  

Certification

Must possess or be able to obtain within two years, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation

Skills

• Possesses a sound knowledge of internal controls over a broad range of subject areas.
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
• Independent performer and team player.
• Proficient in PC functionality and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical thinking skills, cognitive abilities, interpersonal/ communication skills, negotiation skills, and organization/ time management skills.
• Thinks holistically about systems, processes, and outcomes, while remaining detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to present ideas effectively and persuasively; has a strong and tactful verbal presence.
• Ability to write thoughts and concepts in a clear and organized manner; effectively manages formal and informal communication.
• Able to use logic and critical thinking to solve challenging problems; able to resolve problems in a fair way; able to gain the respect and trust of others involved in the discussions.
• Exercises continuous energy to see projects through to completion, especially when faced with obstacles.
• Willing to continuously learn and improve.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Department/College Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• At least 4 years of experience in the field of internal auditing or related field analyzing risks identifying control weaknesses and creating appropriate recommendations to improve business control environments is required. Must have strong communication skills. An understanding of the higher education industry is desirable.
  
  

Professional Area

Employment Category: Fulltime

Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $80200 - $100800

Hourly/Salary Minimum: $80200

Hourly/Salary Maximum: $100800

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 80200

Hourly/Salary Maximum:100800

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