Internal Auditor

Posting Summary
Position Title Internal Auditor FLSA Exempt Department Office Of The Internal Auditor Job Summary
Xavier University of Louisiana, Office of the Internal Auditor is accepting applications for the open position of Internal Auditor. The Internal Auditor is responsible for providing assurance (audit) and consulting services in compliance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting assurance (audit) services throughout the organization and in various departmental units in order to add value and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes of the University.
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting assurance and consulting engagements
to determine compliance with laws, improve accounting procedures and internal controls,
including technology controls, increase efficiency of operations and assess department's
progress in achieving strategic and operational objectives. AA/EOE
In the simplest terms:
• Objectively review the University's business processes;
• Evaluate the efficacy of risk management processes and procedures in place;
• Protect against fraud and theft of the University's assets;
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations; and,
• Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree majoring in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• 3-5+ Years professional experience in auditing
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), other designations, etc.
Special Requirements Summary
• Risk Analysis and Control Assessment Techniques
• Data Collection and Data Analysis Tools and Techniques
• Business Process Analysis Techniques
Work Hours
Full time
KSA's
Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies
Bachelor's degree majoring in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description
• Assists in the establishment, implementation and achievement of internal audit Strategic Objectives.
• Examines and evaluates the University's system of accounting and management controls, determines audit objectives and goals, the scope of the audit, and the types of tests and procedures necessary to perform an audit;
• Researches the area to be audited, reviews previous audit reports, interviews personnel, analyzes the department's nature of operations, work procedures, and assignment of tasks, selects and/or designs audit procedures, form and scope appropriate to the objectives and nature of the audit assignments;
• Perform auditing and consulting engagements of financial and compliance functions, programmatic operations, information systems, and other special audits, projects and or investigations;
• Examines supporting documents such as financial statements, general ledgers, records, reports, grant documents, financial journals and registers, inventory records, banking records/information, and/or systems for accuracy, comprehensiveness, validity and to determine efficiency and dependability of record-keeping practices;
• Analyzes findings to discern problems such as inefficiency, abuse, mismanagement, and noncompliance relative to policies and procedures, human resources, funds, laws, regulations and/or accounting principles;
• Develops recommendations for improvement, and writes reports on compliance, internal control, and recommendations for corrective actions and prepares all appropriate tables, schedules, and exhibits, etc.; and,
• Conducts conferences with personnel of audited entity to present findings and recommendations and submits draft reports to management.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S259P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2022 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 08/10/2022 Application Review Date Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Attach online only your resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.
Quicklink for Posting /jobs.xula.edu/postings/2144
About Xavier
Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is Catholic and historically Black. Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.
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