Auditor I Audit Services

TITLE

Auditor I

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

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

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Bachelors 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

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below 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 ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination intimidation harassment including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices as well as any near-miss incidents to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Womans 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 candidates ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Womans University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

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