Auditor II, Senior Auditor, or Principal Auditor, Office of Audit and Compliance – UT System

Auditor II, Senior Auditor, or Principal Auditor, Office of Audit and Compliance – UT System – 22000002HU

Description

 

Auditor II, Senior Auditor, or Principal Auditor, Office of Audit and Compliance – UT System
Market Range 10, 12 or 14 – Depending on qualifications and experience
Position located in Memphis, TN or Martin, TN
Onsite, Hybrid or Remote 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
As part of Audit and Compliance this position is responsible for performing and/or leading assigned audits, reviews, advisory projects, investigations, and other projects that provide objective and independent evaluations to reduce the university’s risk and improve its operations. The purposes of these projects are generally to determine effectiveness of operational policies and procedures; efficiency of operations; compliance with internal policies or external regulations; or existence of fraud, waste, or abuse. This position will provide an on-site audit resource for UT Martin management.

Who we’re looking for:
Audit and Compliance is looking for an energetic and self-motivated professional who seeks to build and nurture relationships on the UT Martin campus and with the state-wide UT community. The position may sit in the Memphis or Martin office.  The successful candidate is a highly motivated team member who works well autonomously and with a team and derives professional satisfaction from adding value and advancing the department’s goals.

The Auditor II position conducts complex audit work, including audit, consulting, and investigative engagements for UT Martin, UT Health Science Center, and other West Tennessee units and operations as needed. This position concurrently conducts multiple engagements to completion, including drafting, editing, and finalizing written reports.

The Senior Auditor primarily manages projects, leads project teams, or autonomously conducts audits, consulting advisory projects, investigations, and other projects that provide objective and independent evaluations to reduce the university’s risk and improve its operations. Occasionally, the Senior Auditor will join with project teams and perform duties as assigned by the project’s in-charge or supervisor or lead projects as the project in-charge or supervisor.

The Principal Auditor primarily conducts complex projects autonomously and occasionally will join with project teams and perform duties as assigned by the project’s in-charge or supervisor or lead projects as the project in-charge or supervisor. The Principal Auditor serves as a resource to the audit leadership team and campus management providing guidance and knowledge.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications (Auditor II)

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of progressively responsible 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.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and ability to use other audit software.
• Ability to handle multiple ongoing projects and independently establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise audit judgment when evaluating audit evidence and formulating recommendations.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 10-15% if located in Martin or 25% if located in Memphis).

Required Qualifications (Senior Auditor)

• Auditor II required qualifications plus
• An acceptable auditing-related professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE. 
• At least five years of progressively responsible 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.

Required Qualifications (Principal Auditor)

• Senior Auditor required qualifications plus
• At least seven years of progressively responsible 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Senior or Principal Auditor)

• Master’s degree in accounting or another related field. 
• Experience in an internal audit function.
• Project management and/or supervisory experience.
• Experience working independently, reviewing workpapers, and managing multiple ongoing projects.
• Experience with data analytics tools.
• Experience auditing or performing similar work in higher education.
• Familiarity with externally sponsored research rules and regulations and/or NCAA bylaws.

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

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

• MR 14 – Principal Auditor
• MR 12 – Senior Auditor
• MR 10 – Auditor II

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. For more information on the University of Tennessee’s benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/

 

Job
  Other Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Martin 
Organization
  Office Of Audit And Compliance 
Campus/Institute  University Administration 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Oct 31, 2022, 11:46:08 AM