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Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
800017
Title:
Internal Auditor
Functional Title:
Internal Auditor
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.0
Unit:
USMO-All University System of Maryland Office Units
Campus/College Information:
The University System of Maryland Office (USMO), led by Chancellor Jay A. Perman, is the staff to the Board of Regents. Staff members advocate on behalf of the 12 USM institutions, facilitate collaboration and efficiencies among the institutions, and provide information about the system to the public. With leadership from the USM Board of Regents and Chancellor Perman, the USMO coordinates academic programs, assists with long-range planning and resource management, facilitates private fundraising, and provides financial stewardship.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: In-charge auditor from simple to complex audit engagements. Develops audit programs, leads all aspects of audit engagements or works in coordination with other lead assigned auditors. Coordinates and assures superior completion of all phases of audit engagements. Primary focus will be operation and financial audits. Occasions will arise to carry out special, unscheduled assignments, such as fraud investigation support and departmental development assignments.
Responsibilities
Auditingplanning, researching, interviewing, conducting field work, and reporting:
Primary responsibility is completing assigned operational and financial audits pertaining to all aspects of USM activities. May apply to specialty or consulting engagements.
- Ascertains whether university organizational units are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, or control activities in a manner consistent with university objectives and high standards of administrative practice, as well as in compliance with managements instructions, applicable policy statements, and procedures.
- Determines the records or activities to be analyzed, the extent of tests to be applied, and the working papers to be prepared.
- Performs audits in accord with approved audit programs in a manner consistent with IIAs International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Recommends methods of obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating evidentiary data as the basis of an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of control and efficiency of the activities under review.
- Suggests methods of implementing new or revised procedures to produce required data, to provide effective internal control, and to improve audit trails.
- Audits new accounting/operating systems.
- Evaluates the ability of accounting and reporting systems to generate reliable and timely data.
- Analyzes cost accounting systems, specific cost representations, and functions they reflect to determine the basis for cost setting under various types of contracts.
- Examines earnings, operating costs, and reserves created for unpaid liabilities; and evaluate budgeting, accounting, procurement, contract records, controls, and procedures.
- Prepares working papers in good form to record and summarize data on the assigned audit.
- Discusses observed conditions with operating personnel to verify facts and obtain explanations for these conditions. Applies automated auditing techniques when reviewing data that is processed and maintained via computerized systems.
- Prepares reports in compliance with departmental standards.
SupervisingIn-Charge Auditor:
At times, will function as lead auditor in charge of other auditors on certain engagements. Also, may lead in orienting new auditors into the Internal Audit Department.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Candidate for a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CPA certification.
Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Candidate for a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CPA certification.
Experience:
3 years of professional full-time audit experience, preferably with a large public accounting firm, or a government or educational audit organization.
3 years of professional full-time audit experience, preferably with a large public accounting firm, or a government or educational audit organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in technical writing.
- Proficient in selecting and administering appropriate accounting and auditing theories, principles, techniques, and practices.
- Capable of applying applicable precedents and understanding auditing trends, developments, procedures, and legislation controlling the activity or function audited.
- Ability to clearly, concisely, and effectively prepare and present both written and oral reports.
- Able to gain the cooperation of and cooperate with others and to visualize the effects of recommended changes.
- Must possess tact, persuasiveness, sound judgment, and integrity.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Professional experience with a large public accounting firm or a government or educational audit organization.
Professional experience with a large public accounting firm or a government or educational audit organization.
Additional Certifications:
Preferred:
CIA or CPA certification.
CIA or CPA certification.
Additional Information:
College/Division: University System of Maryland Administrative Office
Unit: Internal Audit
Hiring Range: $90,000 $97,000
Application Instructions:
Resumes will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter and resume) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document to the following email address: hr-intaudMH@usmd.edu
Job Risks
Physical Demands
Posting Date:
01/30/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
Diversity Statement:
The University System of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability unrelated to an individuals ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, applicants should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their identities, their U.S. citizenship or alien status, and their authorization to work in the United States.
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