Senior Auditor - Office of Audit and Consulting Services
Position Information
Posting Number: S05822P
Position Title: Senior Auditor - Office of Audit and Consulting Services
Department: Internal Audit
Location: Arlington
Job Family: Finance/Accounting
Position Status: Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Salary: Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $85,000.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. For details, please visit https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits.
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 clients.
- Delegates tasks, establishes priorities, supervises auditors on multiple and complex audits, communicates status of audits, timely communications to clients 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 projects, 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.
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.
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.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Documents Needed To Apply:
Required Documents:
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents:
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