Wayne State University ยท 1 day ago
Assistant Auditor
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $53K/yr
2+ years expWayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking an experienced Assistant Auditor to conduct audits, reviews, and investigations while performing departmental administrative responsibilities related to fiscal, human resource, and facilities management needs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct routine audits and investigations on the schools, colleges and departments, under the supervision of the Associate Vice President & Chief Audit Executive (AVP & CAE) or a department director
Conduct and document interviews; analyze data and evaluate controls, policies and procedures; assess operational efficiencies and effectiveness
Document audit findings and recommendations; identify weaknesses' and deficiencies and recommend improvement opportunities
Issue all final audit reports to management
Prepare and distribute all Audit Subcommittee materials (both manually and via the secured website)
Plan and manage fiscal and operational activities for the department, maintaining a budget tracking spreadsheet
Under the guidance of the AVP & CAE, prepare annual budget projections
Conduct monthly budget vs. actual analyses
Monitor expenditures to ensure budget goal attainment; notify leaders of any budget issues
Process department financial transactions (i.e., supplies, equipment, travel, and consultant costs)
Process purchase orders and change order requests; process all invoices for payment
Monitor external audit and other service provider contracts, ensuring contract and fiscal adherence
Serve as the P-card card holder for the office; make departmental purchases with required authorization; maintain supporting documentation; identify and resolve any issues and inform the CAE
Conduct and document annual risk assessments for schools, colleges, and divisions for the purpose of developing the annual audit plan
Interview, select, and evaluate clerical and/or part-time support personnel (including student interns)
Train and instruct on operating methods and procedures
Oversee, schedule, and monitor service unit workflow and staffing levels
Process all human resource transactions; investigate and resolve all discrepancies on a timely basis; inform the CAE of all issues and resolution
Reconcile personnel costs
Monitor student interns weekly hours and time sheets
Establish and update department policies and procedures and necessary
Evaluate current policies, processes and procedures, identify opportunities and make recommendations for improvement
Evaluate effectiveness of existing Internal Audit systems, services and operating procedures, identify opportunities, recommend and implement improvements
Prepare statistical reports and summaries on departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and operations (i.e., completed audits, audit hours, Continuing Professional Education (CPEs), audit issues by type/SCD, cycle times, Findings Analysis from all audit engagements, etc.)
Issue departmental customer surveys and summarize results for the CAE
Maintain the department's website ensuring it is current and accurate and all continuing professional education records
Maintain time charged to audit activity in system
Manage all travel activities; obtain travel requests and CAE's approval; make travel arrangements; prepare all travel requests and reports in the system; identify and resolve any discrepancies
Coordinate, inspect and manage facilities, space inventory and security services
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Knowledge of accounting and auditing practices and processes with the ability to put into practice
Effective problem solving skills with ability to collect data and draw conclusions based on thorough analysis
Professional and effective written and oral communications skills
Ability to present information clearly and concisely to all levels of an organization
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and harmonious team-oriented business relationships
Skilled in planning and project management
Ability to maintain composure under pressure
Skilled with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook
Working knowledge of University financial and administrative systems and departmental software tools
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field; or a combination of education and experience
Master's degree and/or professional certification (i.e., CIA, CPA, etc.) preferred
At least two year's experience working in a business office, preferably in higher education
Experience working in a public accounting firm preferred
Company
Wayne State University
A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sanjana Vutukuri
Summer Research Program Co-Founder - Brains 101
Bethany Wicksall Gielczyk
Chief Financial Officer
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