Internal Auditor

Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number	STAFF - VA - 23148
For questions regarding this position, please contact:	Brad White at (406) 994-1805 or [email protected] .
Classification Title	Auditor II
Working Title	Internal Auditor
Brief Position Overview	The Internal Auditor performs financial, compliance, and operational audits in accordance with professional internal auditing standards. Audits are conducted in conjunction with other auditors as a team or independently under the direction of a supervisor. This position interacts with numerous campus units including finance, information technology, student services, research, and athletics.
Position Number	4M0032
Department	Audit Services
Division	Others under the President
Appointment Type	Classified
Contract Term	Fiscal Year
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FLSA	Exempt
Union Affiliation	Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE	1.0
Benefits Eligible	Eligible
Salary	Salary range of $25.29 to $31.62 per hour, commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.
Contract Type	Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type	Open

Position Details

General Statement	The Office of Audit Services provides audit and advisory services that are independent, objective and risk based. Audit Services has a dual reporting relationship to the Office of the President and the Montana University System Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. The Internal Auditor performs financial, compliance, and operational audits in accordance with professional internal auditing standards. Audits are conducted in conjunction with other auditors as a team or independently under the direction of a supervisor. This position interacts with numerous campus units including finance, information technology, student services, research, and athletics
Duties and Responsibilities	Gathers and analyzes financial data, state and federal regulations, and university policies to plan and conduct audits of financial, operational and compliance areas of the university. Meets with university personnel to understand and assess departmental and campus-wide systems and processes. Examines university records, transactions, and processes and documents audit work in an organized manner. Communicates observations, recommendations, and other audit results to university management through written reports and orally in meetings. Assists with investigative or advisory services as assigned. Performs administrative and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, information systems, economics, or other similar business or technology area, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Demonstrated work experience or internship in accounting, auditing, information systems, bookkeeping, finance, business office, or a similar business environment.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	Holds a professional certification (CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) or has met educational qualifications and is willing to obtain certification.
The Successful Candidate Will	Be comfortable conducting audit interviews with university personnel. Be able to manage multiple projects within designated timelines. Be able to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and detail. Be proficient using computer word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Word and Excel. Possess effective written and verbal communication skills. Be able to maintain confidentiality of university, employee, and student information. Be able to adhere to a professional code of ethics. Be able to analyze records, systems, and processes. Be able to develop logical conclusions from information reviewed. Be able to clearly document the nature, timing, extent, and results of audit procedures. Be able to work successfully both independently and in teams. Represent the office and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information	Must reside in Montana to be eligible for hire. This position is located at MSU-Bozeman, however, some travel (including overnight) to other campuses and related entities, meetings, conferences, or other activities is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license (or be able to attain one within the first six months), an acceptable driving record and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. Please do not send a copy of the driver’s license at this time. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, a valid Montana driver’s license must be obtained prior to travel.) This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?	No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	Upon completion of a successful search.
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Applications will be:	Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position is filled.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement	Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html