Internal Auditor - Boone, United States - Appalachian State

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Posting Details

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Position Title
Internal Auditor - Advanced

Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC

Faculty Rank
No

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Position Number
099541

Department
Office of Internal Audits

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

Either a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, or a Bachelor's degree in any field AND certification as a CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

As per General Statute:
Appointment and Qualifications of Internal Auditors. - Any State employee who performs the internal audit function shall meet the minimum qualifications for internal auditors established by the Office of State Personnel, in consultation with the Council of Internal Auditing. The required education and experience requirements are:

Internal Auditor Advanced:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a discipline related to the program area assigned and three years of related experience; or a Bachelor's degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information system auditor; or related certification/license and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License/Certification Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification such as CPA. CIA, CFE, etc.
• Proficient in advanced-level Excel
• Knowledge in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Office of Internal Auditsprovides a critical assessment, monitoring, and consultative role in assisting all levels of University management in the discharge of their oversight, management and operating responsibilities by providing relevant, timely, independent assurance, advisory and investigative services.

This Advanced Internal Auditor role is responsible for conducting professional auditing assignments according to the Institute of Internal Auditing Standards, as assigned by the Chief Audit Officer (CAO), within a Tier-based structure. This position will be responsible primarily for Tier III audits and Tier II & I as needed. Tier III Audits, as defined in the Audit Manual, are IT-related audits, complex, and new audits. More broadly these could also fall under Financial, Internal Controls, Compliance, Performance, and Follow-Up audits. The scope of the position's contact and responsibility extends to all University-related functions. This position requires substantial knowledge and skills in the auditing field and must be able to complete an audit from beginning to end. This includes writing and defending findings and recommendations and presenting these findings and recommendations to the auditee.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Perform Tier III Audits along with Tier II & I as needed
• Serve as Lead Auditor to either Journey or Contributing auditors
• Review Workpapers as needed
• Train audit staff during onboarding and when serving as a lead auditor
• May also assist in developing policies and procedures to enhance organizational effectiveness or control processes within the University
• Provide training and educational sessions to campus partners on topics such as internal controls, risk management, and compliance requirements
• Engage with campus partners to increase awareness of fraud, waste, and abuse to foster a cooperative campus culture
• Contribute to the enhancement of the unit's function by staying informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks
• Other General Audit and Administrative duties as assigned including IT needs

Type of Position
Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type
1.0

Work Schedule/Hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Monday through Friday. Special circumstances and other deadlines may cause those hours to vary. Hybrid/remote and flex schedule options are available.

Number of Hours Per Week
40

Number of Months Per Year
12

Mandatory Staff
No

Suggested Salary Range
$80,000-$95,000

Physical Demands of Position

The work is typically performed at a desk. However, the person in this position may be required at times to lift boxes or files in order to review documentation. May include cross-campus walking at times.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date
04/08/2024

Closing Date
05/06/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Evaluation of Applications Begins
05/07/2024

Proposed Date of Hire
06/17/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References - List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information.

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Jennifer Myers

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