AUDIT PROFL 3 (Senior IT Auditor)

Department Purpose

Audit and Management Advisory Services (AMAS) supports the mission of UC Davis and the University of California by partnering with management to provide them with independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve operations. AMAS performs audits, investigations and management studies that encompass financial and operational reviews of complex and diverse areas at UCD having the broadest impact on the Campus, Medical Center and university policies, procedures and operations.

Job Summary

Under the direction of management, performs audits, advisory service projects, and investigations covering financial, operational, and compliance areas across UC Davis and UC Davis Health Performs engagements in accordance with the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Assesses organizational and operational risks; designs and executes work programs; prepares work papers; maintains communication with operating staff and management; develops recommendations; drafts reports to management; performs post-engagement work as necessary to ensure that corrective actions are implemented. Promotes concepts of internal control to assist University personnel in the discharge of their duties.
UC Davis and UC Davis Health

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work on a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

• AMAS is a remote office, and most staff work from home or another secure location. A University- owned laptop and monitors are provided. Staff may work outside the state of California as long as they are able to perform their duties on Pacific Standard Time (PST). Shared workstations in Davis and Sacramento are available to staff who prefer to work in-office regularly or on occasion.

• AMAS staff work flexible schedules. Staff are generally expected to be accessible during the core business hours of 9am to 4pm PST, Monday through Friday. Modified schedules are approved for fully-performing staff who wish to start the day earlier, end the day later, and/or take additional or extended breaks mid-day. Staff have the option to work 9/80 or 4/10 flex schedules.

• Staff in AMAS comply with the Internal Audit Code of Ethics.

• Staff must be able to travel to Sacramento, Davis, or other locations on occasion to perform engagements or attend training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Minimum Education/Experience

• BS or BA Degree (or equivalent experience, such as four years’ experience with increasing responsibility in the field of auditing, compliance, or information technology).

• Two years of full-time experience applying theories and principles related to internal auditing, accounting, compliance, law, healthcare administration, research administration, information systems, and/or information security.

• Experience assessing risk within and at the intersections of differing technical subjects and/or business processes.

• Experience planning and executing projects.

• Experience writing, presenting, and defending informational and persuasive reports.

• Experience solving problems with existing resources.

• Experience using oral and written communication skills to interact with management and leadership.

Preferred:

Additional Preferred License/Certification

• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), etc.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Masters, MBA, or JD degree.

• Experience performing internal audits and advisory services.

• Experience or demonstrated interest in the IT industry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit:  https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 .  

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .