Auditor I - Audit Services

Auditor I

Performs audit work for the Office of Audit Services. Responsibilities include financial, operational, compliance, and Information Technology audits. Performs consulting related work as appropriate. Work is supervised and reviewed by the Chief Audit Executive. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

Reports to: Chief Audit Executive

Supervises: May supervise Student Assistants

Essential duties may include, but not limited to the following:

• Performs or assists in the performance of independent audits that include reviewing the effectiveness of operations to ensure reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, safeguarding of assets, and compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts.
• Interviews personnel to obtain relevant information and an understanding of the audit area.
• Reviews documentation to ensure proper compliance with university policies and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Reviews information systems and evaluates their effectiveness, reliability, and security.
• Reviews documentation of physical assets determining the degree to which they are utilized and safeguarded.
• Reviews documentation for internal control deficiencies, fraud, or compliance issues.
• Assists with the development of recommendations and audit reports.
• Assists with fraud investigations, as necessary.
• Assists with consulting engagements, as appropriate.

Additional duties may include:

• Performs other duties as requested.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field. Additional job-related experience/and/or education may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: 0-2 years of auditing experience or knowledge of business-related processes and concepts. Experience in a higher education and/or governmental environment preferred. Familiarity with the Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Audit Standards and the Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards.

Requirement: Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - The following are essential:

• Knowledge of basic internal control concepts.
• Knowledge of basic computer systems and information security concepts.
• Knowledge of basic fraud related concepts.
• Ability to understand risks and objectives when approaching audit steps.
• Ability to independently produce workpaper that are clear, concise and organized in a logical way to fully support conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment including university related software and email.

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.

The employee may be required to travel.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

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