Director of Internal Audit

The University of Louisiana System Board Office has a vacancy. The work location for this position is Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

The purpose of the position of Director of Internal Audit is to provide University management and the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors (Board) with the following: (1) Objective assessments of the effectiveness of the Universitys governance risk management and internal control processes and recommendations for enhancing these processes; (2) Independent risk-based and objective assurance advice insight and foresight designed to create protect and sustain value; and (3) Services intended to strengthen the ability of the University and UL System to successfully achieve their objectives and continuously improve their operations.

The following are required:

• A Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Public Administration Management Information Technology or other business-related discipline

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation or other relevant professional education certifications and credentials. If not held candidate must obtain either certification within 3 years of original employment date.

• At least 5 years of experience as an auditor

• A comprehensive understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standardsdeveloped by the Institute of Internal Auditors and leading internal audit practices

Core competency/knowledge areas:

• Ability to communicate effectively with university staff regulatory authorities and Board members
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Outlook Excel Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards
• Understanding of information technology governance risk management and internal control processes
• Experience building and managing an effective internal audit function by recruiting hiring and training internal auditors and helping them develop relevant competencies
• Experience with the Ellucian Banner platform
• Governmental and higher education auditing experience
• At least 3 years of supervisory level audit experience
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to public universities in the State of Louisiana
• Working knowledge of data analytics software

Supervisor of Work: This position reports to the University of Louisiana System Chief Audit Executive.

Supervision Exercised: The Director of Internal Audit provides direct supervision to internal audit staff as applicable.

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for:

• Managing the University Office of Internal Audit in accordance with the ULS Internal Audit Charter and Global Internal Audit Standards (the Standards). This responsibility includes strategic planning obtaining and deploying resources building relationships communicating with stakeholders and enhancing the performance of internal audit.
• Directing supervising planning and/or coordinating assurance and advisory services provided by the University Office of Internal Audit in accordance with the ULS Internal Audit Charter.
• Assisting in the development and execution of the System-wide internal audit plan that supports the achievement of the Universitys and UL Systems objectives. The internal audit plan should be based on a documented annual assessment of institutional strategies objectives and risks.
• Assisting in the development and execution of the System-wide internal audit strategy in alignment with the Universitys and UL Systems strategic goals and risk addition the internal audit strategy should position the UL Systems internal audit function to fulfill its mandate and achieve long-term success.
• Establishing methodologies in coordination with the UL System CAE to guide the University Office of Internal Audit in a systematic and disciplined manner to implement the internal audit strategy develop the internal audit plan and conform with the Standards. The director must evaluate the effectiveness of the methodologies and update them as necessary to improve the internal audit function and respond to significant changes that affect the function. The director must provide internal audit staff with training on the methodologies.
• Ensuring that the University Office of Internal Audit has technology to support the internal audit activities and regularly evaluating and pursuing opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Overseeing the University Office of Internal Audits formal communications with the UL System Chief Audit Executive Audit Committee and senior management to enable quality and provide insights based on the results of internal audit coordination with the ULS Chief Audit Executive the director must establish and implement methodologies to promote accurate objective clear concise constructive complete and timely internal audit communications.
• Reporting to the UL System Chief Audit Executive Audit Committee and senior management the results of internal audit services including conclusions themes assurance advice and insights.
• Assisting in the development implementation and maintenance of a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the UL System internal audit function.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of an approach to recruit develop and retain internal audit staff who are qualified to successfully implement the internal audit strategy and achieve the internal audit plan. The director must help ensure that human resources are appropriate sufficient and effectively deployed to achieve the approved internal audit plan.
• Performing engagements which include assessments of the Universitys governance risk management and control processes in order to make recommendations designed to safeguard University resources enhance University operations and promote compliance.
• Supervising engagements which includes providing internal audit staff with guidance throughout the engagement verifying work programs are complete and confirming engagement workpapers adequately support findings conclusions and recommendations.
• Coordinating with internal and external providers of assurance services and considering relying upon their work.
• Managing the University Office of Internal Audits financial resources in alignment with a budget that enables the successful implementation of the internal audit strategy and achievement of the plan.
• Managing the daily activities of the University Office of Internal Audit effectively and efficiently.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy is unclassified.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Work Location: This position works in the Office of Internal Audit suite located in South Hall of Northwestern State University.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting please contact

Brandon Blanchard

HR Manager

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

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