Senior Auditor I​/II

Senior Auditor I

We are hiring an Auditor (job opening ), Senior Auditor I (job opening ), Senior Auditor II (Job Opening ), or Principal Auditor (Job Opening ).

Depending on qualifications and experience, and our good faith evaluation, you'll be hired into one of the following jobs and receive the respective benefits package.

This is a hybrid position. This job could be based at the University of Minnesota Duluth or at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. However, the position has system-wide responsibilities for all University locations and activities.

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Senior Auditor I

Incumbents are expected to be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing internal audit work that conforms to the Institute of Internal Auditor's professional standards. Work assigned to incumbents will generally be well-defined and is expected to be carried out with limited supervision. Decisions regarding the scope of work to be performed, the nature of testing to be completed, and the reporting and disposition of results will be delegated to this position with oversight by supervisors or directors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• ~80% Perform audit testing of both University units and processes to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control, risk management and governance processes with guidance. This includes assessing whether:
  Risks are appropriately identified and managed by the process owners and/or University management;
  Auditees' actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations;
  Resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected;
  Programs, plans, and objectives are achieved;
  Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the University's control processes;
  Significant legislative or regulatory issues impacting the University are recognized and addressed appropriately.
• ~20% Communicate the results of the audit work performed, using both verbal and written skills. This will include:
  Developing and documenting findings and recommendations that properly address risks and conclusions;
  Meeting with the audit client(s) to discuss both the preliminary audit results;
  Draft audit report issues and recommendations;
  Using appropriate audit judgment to evaluate the significance of audit findings.
• Other Responsibilities:
  
  Conduct follow-up work to determine the current status of prior recommendations made to management;
  Complete training and other activities to maintain and enhance professional skills and abilities;
  Gather, review and assess audit evidence as part of investigating allegations of misconduct;
  Perform basic audit work related to information technology matters. This will include, but is not limited to: physical security, change control, access controls, disaster recovery and application reviews.

General

Summary:

The Senior Auditor II position is responsible for performing internal audit work throughout the University of Minnesota. The University encompasses a wide array of diverse activities including academic support functions, sponsored research, large scale business operations, academic health care, intercollegiate athletics, and municipal/utility operations. The complexity and size of audit assignments will vary significantly and will encompass audits of University units and processes, investigations, and other special projects.

Incumbents are expected to have four or more years of applicable experience and be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing internal audit work that conforms to the Institute of Internal Auditor's professional standards. Work assigned to incumbents will generally be well-defined, but work direction and scope may on occasion require some additional research and refinement by the incumbent. It is expected this work will be carried out with limited supervision.

Decisions regarding the scope of work to be performed, the nature of testing to be completed, and the reporting and disposition of results will be delegated to this position with oversight by supervisors or directors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• ~40% Perform audit testing of both University units and processes to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control, risk management and governance processes with limited guidance. This includes assessing whether:
  Risks are appropriately identified and managed by the process owners and/or University management;
  Auditees' actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations;
  Resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected;
  Programs, plans, and objectives are achieved;
  Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the University's control processes;
  Significant legislative or regulatory issues impacting the University are recognized and addressed appropriately.
• ~25%…