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Rutgers The State University Senior Auditor in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Auditor
Job Category Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department UFA-Audit & Advisory Services
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit https://finance.rutgers.edu/.Audit and Advisory Services offers objective assurance and advice on governance, risk management, internal controls, and business processes. We operate as a forward-looking function, helping the university anticipate and address risks, improve processes, and support operations. Serving as a strategic partner to Rutgers leadership, we address various challenges and risks, providing assurance and identifying opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness. Explore further details about our work at https://internalaudit.rutgers.edu.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Auditor within Audit and Advisory Services (AAS). Reporting to the university's Manager of Audit and Advisory Services, the Senior Auditor position exists to provide professional, independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve university units' operations. This role assists units accomplish their mission and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Participates in the planning of assigned financial, operational, and investigative projects.
  • Supervises assigned projects to ensure timely and effective completion.
  • Identifies and evaluates key risks and controls.
  • Adequately documents audit work, such as narratives and process flows, to capture procedures performed, support conclusions reached, and identify internal controls and control weaknesses.
  • Performs and supervises work for all project phases, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
  • Comprehensively reviews project staff and departmental intern workpapers.
  • Utilizes automated techniques and analytics software (i.e., Tableau) to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit and advisory services.
  • Leads project communications with the client, such as opening meetings, audit status updates, and closing meetings.
  • Partners with client management to develop actionable recommendations to address audit observations.
  • Educates relevant stakeholders about audit observations and recommendations to remediate issues and mitigate risks.
  • Leads the creation of the audit report and delivers clear and concise recommendations.
  • Acts as the main contact for follow-up with the client on timely completion of audit recommendations.
  • Develops positive working relationships across the University to foster an environment of trust and open communication.
  • Continuously alert to university risks and provides input into the AAS annual risk assessment.
  • Participates, in an advisory capacity, on university system implementation teams, task forces, and working groups to provide input into internal controls and process workflows.
  • Consults all levels of university management on risk mitigation, control, and governance processes.
  • Trains, coaches, and develops less experienced team members.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 91297.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 115559.00
Annual Maximum Salary 139821.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or a related discipline (i.e., Business Administration, Finance).
  • Five (5) years of work experience in the practice of professional internal auditing or public accounting.
Certifications/Licenses
  • A valid driver's license would be required for this position; Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:
The Senior Auditor must:
  • Understand the components of sound risk management, control, and governance processes.
  • Possess advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
  • Be able to perform basic data analytics using data analytic software.
  • Know and abide by the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing in their day-to-day work.
  • Demonstrate a wide knowledge of auditing techniques.
  • Keep abreast of breaking developments in auditing literature, as well as perform research through the auditors' network of resources for issues specifically addressing the university.
  • Have an understanding of management and control model principles.
  • Understand internal control and compliance frameworks, such as: Internal Control - Integrated Framework (i.e., the COSO Model), Capability Maturity Model, Three Lines of Defense, HIPAA.

Skills:
The Senior Auditor must:
  • Be analytical, observant, and impartial.
  • Express themselves clearly and professionally in all communications.
  • Be an excellent listener by both hearing what is said and by correctly interpreting non-verbal signals.
  • Have strong communication skills both verbal and writing, recognizing audit reports, advisory letters, and other documents are the most visible "product" of AAS services.
  • Be very organized to track their own work and progress on assignments.
  • Interpret trends, relationships, and problems from a financial and statistical perspective.
  • Be able to apply advanced auditing principles in all assignments.
  • Exhibit supervisory and teaching skills when working with Associate Auditors and departmental interns.
  • Possess advanced writing skills to create audit reports, workpapers, and other communications.
Abilities:
The Senior Auditor must:
  • Understand business processes, information, and communication flows and internal control systems of varying complexities for analysis and evaluation.
  • Be able to read, interpret, and/or gain an understanding of vast amounts of documentation, including, but not limited to; federal, state, and local statues, administrative codes, federal and state agency mandates, contracts with external organizations, and university and unit policies and procedures.
  • Be an excellent listener to ensure engagements service our client's needs while achieving the objectives of AAS and the university.
  • Utilize interpersonal skills for meeting and communicating with all levels of the university community.
  • Multitask and work concurrently on more than one assigned project.
  • Maintain confidentiality on all projects and occasionally work under stressful conditions (i.e., investigations, politically charged issues).
  • Make independent, professional, and supportable judgements on work performed and be flexible in taking direction from the AAS Management team.
  • Facilitate complex discussions on control matters.
  • Adhere to values such as integrity, objectivity, competency, and confidentiality of AAS.
  • Always act in a manner that conveys the professionalism of AAS.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Accounting Science.
  • Public presentation skills and experience in designing content materials for formal presentations in workshops and teaching groups.
  • Experience within an institution of higher education and/or healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, academic medical center, other clinical setting).
  • Prior usage of audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard, MKInsight, TeamMate, Auto Audit).
Equipment Utilized
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams).
  • Audit management software.
  • Data analytics/business intelligence tools.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Ability to work on a computer for substantial portions of their work day and be willing to drive to all Rutgers locations throughout New Jersey.
Special Conditions
  • Clean Driving Record.
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2784
Posting Open Date 12/04/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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