Senior Auditor – Internal Audit

Hiring Department

Ethics, Compliance & Audit Svcs

Job Description

The University of Missouri System is hiring a Senior Auditor to join the Internal Audit Team within the Office of Ethics Compliance and Auditing Services. The University System is comprised of four academic campuses, a health care system, and an extension division. This position reports to a Director of Internal Audit and will participate in assurance and consulting internal audit activities designed to add value and improve university operations by evaluating and making recommendations for improving risk management, controls, compliance, and governance processes. Internal audit activities performed include compliance, performance, operations, process, and finance audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently or with other auditors, as necessary, to conduct audits.
• Independently conduct audit planning and risk assessment.
• Determines audit objectives and scope and develops the audit program.
• Produces written reports that clearly articulate the key results, findings, and recommendations.
• Reviews management action plans to verify appropriateness according to audit standards and University policies.
• Independently oversees and manages follow up of audit findings.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. MBA or Master of Accountancy degree is preferred.
• Internal audit or related experience in healthcare, higher education, information technology or finance.
• A professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).