Columbia University · 1 day ago
Auditor (Hybrid Schedule)
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expColumbia University is seeking an Auditor to assist in performing operational, financial, and compliance audits as well as analytics projects and investigations. The role involves documenting meetings, conducting research, preparing audit communications, and managing workload while adhering to ethical standards.
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Hiring Manager
Tracy Brockman-Diaz, SPHR
Responsibilities
Attends planning meetings and accurately documents discussion details, decisions, and follow-up assignments
Performs research via internal or external data queries, running financial and operational reports, holding interviews, performing information searches, and other techniques
Draft initial audit planning communications and other documents that adhere to existing templates
Performs fieldwork and prepares work papers showing results of project assignments in accordance with standards set forth by IIA and the Internal Audit department
With initial guidance from the project Lead, initiate relevant questionnaires, interview stakeholders, and perform walk-throughs of financial and operational functions and activities
Identifies and discusses exceptions with the assigned project lead, Internal Audit department management, and/or stakeholder line management, and prepares related presentations that adequately explain key auditor decisions, proposed findings, support and recommendations
Manages workload, multitasks, tracks, and reports progress to the Project Lead/ Internal Audit department management
Completes assignments timely and in accordance with deadlines provided
Assists in the development of risk control matrices, conceptual process flows, work plans, and questionnaires
Assists in follow-up on audit issues
Participates in financial, operational, and technology controls management, risk assessment, or other special projects as assigned by the Audit Management Team
Other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information systems, auditing, accounting, business, finance, economics, engineering, public administration, or equivalent
At least three years of experience in internal auditing or similar related business experience is required
Certification Requirement - The incumbent must either hold the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or obtain it within 18 months of their hire date. Successful completion of the CIA certification within the specified timeframe is a condition of continued employment in this position. The University will provide initial support (including financial assistance and study resources, as applicable) to help the incumbent meet these certification requirements
If the CIA designation has not yet been attained at the time of hire, the following milestones must be met by the incumbent for continued employment in an Internal Audit role: Part 1 of the CIA exam must be successfully completed within 6 months of the hire date. Part 2 must be successfully completed within 12 months of the hire date. Part 3 must be successfully completed no later than the 18-month anniversary of the hire date
Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint
Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management, analytical/critical thinking skills & techniques, provide exceptional attention to detail, and adhere to instructions and procedures
Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication (including active listening) skills
Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the terminology, concepts, and risks inherent in technology
Must be able to work well with all levels of employees, multitask, be flexible in nature, and use sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization
Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality
Availability for International Travel (10-20%)
Preferred
Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA)
Proficiency in Microsoft Access, SQL, ACL, or similar applications
Experience with Thomson Reuters Accelus or similar automatic work paper applications
Benefits
The University will provide initial support (including financial assistance and study resources, as applicable) to help the incumbent meet these certification requirements.
Company
Columbia University
Columbia University is a research institution and Ivy League school for undergraduate and graduate students across various fields
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.84MKey Investors
ValeNational Institutes of HealthNational Science Foundation
2024-09-24Grant· $0.02M
2023-08-17Grant
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Jeannette Wing
Executive Vice President for Research and Professor of Computer Science
Asaf Cidon
Assistant Professor, EE and CS
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