Staff Auditor, Office of Audit and Compliance – UT System

Staff Auditor, Office of Audit and Compliance – UT System - 24000000NE 

Description

 

Staff Auditor, Office of Audit and Compliance – UT System
Market Range 10
Position located in Knoxville, TN
Hybrid (remote & on-site) Work Schedule

About the UT System
The University of Tennessee is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin, and Pulaski; the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Space Institute at Tullahoma; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. 

The UT System has a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations, and citizens statewide. 

The University of Tennessee System, through its multiple campuses and institutes, serves the people of Tennessee and beyond through the discovery, communication, and application of knowledge. The System is committed to providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs in a diverse learning environment that prepares students to be leaders in a global society. The UT System’s delivery of education, discovery, outreach, and public service contributes to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of all Tennesseans. 

The Opportunity         
UT System Internal Audit is seeking to hire a Staff Auditor responsible for performing and/or leading assigned audits, advisory reviews, and special projects from planning to project completion. Responsibilities of the position include:

• Project planning and management
• Field work execution and documentation
• Gathering and analyzing applicable data and documenting work performed
• Issue identification and resolution
• Summarizing results
• Client communication and report writing
• Project Management

 

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in preparing clear and concise workpapers and comprehensive reports, interpreting and applying policies and regulations, and conducting interviews
• Ability to organize work; to conceptualize and prioritize objectives; to evaluate evidence; and to exercise independent judgment based on University of Tennessee policies and regulations
• Knowledge and awareness of necessity to maintain confidentiality and objectivity
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency in approaching internal audit responsibilities
• Competent in Microsoft Office Applications and ability to use other audit software
• Ability to handle multiple ongoing projects and independently establish priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent professional judgment when evaluating audit evidence and formulating recommendations
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• More than 1 year of experience in internal auditing, information systems auditing, consulting, investigations, or other applicable experience which involves evaluating controls over business processes, the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and compliance with policies/regulations/laws.
• Knowledge of administrative operations of a higher education institution. Competency in data analysis software. Familiarity with rules and regulations involving externally sponsored research.

Application Process
For full consideration applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, resume and three reference contacts. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Compensation

Compensation for the position will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience within the proper market range. 

Benefits
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. Please visit our website to learn more about the generous benefits offered.

 

Job
  Other Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Office Of Audit And Compliance 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  University Administration 
Job Posting
  Mar 27, 2024, 3:32:32 PM