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Northern Kentucky University · 1 day ago

Staff Auditor (internal only)

Highland Heights, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Staff Auditor to provide independent appraisals of university functions. The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies, and preparing reports with recommendations for corrective actions.

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Responsibilities

Assists the Director with developing and executing a comprehensive audit plan for evaluation of the University’s system of internal controls

Performs reviews, testing and analysis in order to verify the effectiveness of systems of internal control, efficiency of operations, compliance with policies and regulations, reliability of management data, and safeguarding of assets

Maintains audit workpapers, including organizing, indexing, and filing in order to document the audit program and results of the performed audit steps

Prepares written recommendations to management to correct areas of control weaknesses

Prepares memos, correspondence and audit reports that are distributed throughout the organizations including to the vice-presidents, president and Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of the Board of Regents

Reviews electronic data processing controls for security of data

Utilizes various computer applications including SAP, Workday, data analytic software, spreadsheets, databases, etc

Provides assistance to the external auditors during the annual year end financial statement audit, Single Audit, and NCAA agreed upon procedures

At the request of management, perform confidential investigations related to allegations of theft, misuse of funds, and other fraudulent activities

Performs administrative duties in absence of the Director

Qualification

Accounting knowledgeInternal controlsData analysisCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Microsoft OfficeIndependenceCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingIntegrity