Additional Info

Under the supervision of the Campus Director or Assistant Director, perform internal audit projects to execute the internal audit plan through: 

• Identification of key business risks.
• Development of audit objectives.
• Development of audit programs and testing methodologies to achieve audit objectives and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.
• Identify key internal control concepts in a wide variety of business settings and assess efficiency and effectiveness of such controls.
• Review for compliance with university policies, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Review detailed accounting, financial and operating transactions.
• Ensure that University assets are safeguarded and used appropriately.
• Develop time budgets and management of actual project hours.
• Assign staff to audit testing.
• Develop and document workpapers and project reports in a logical, concise manner that align with the project objectives.
• Review of staff workpapers and reports to ensure that they are clear, concise, support the audit findings and conclusions, and are prepared in accordance with Internal Audit and Advisory Services (IAAS) standards.
• Conduct entrance, update and exit conference meetings with all levels of management and leads discussions regarding audit observations and recommendations.
• Complete performance evaluations for audit staff, and perform self-evaluations, for projects worked on for 40+ hours.

Drive/travel to any University locations (UNCA, UNK, UNL, UNMC, and UNO) for audit fieldwork and meetings.

Provide consulting to departments and/or management regarding operational issues and policies, after consulting with IAAS management.

Participate and/or provide departmental and employee education over internal audit#s responsibilities, internal controls and policy content, as assigned.

Coach, train and develop other audit staff to build on their knowledge and experience.

Assist in the recruitment, hiring and training of new staff, as assigned.

Promote a culture of partnership (while maintaining independence) which provides management and the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee with objective information meaningful and relevant to decision making.

Support the University of Nebraska#s overall goals, including diversity and inclusion, provide leadership, and continue to grow personally and professionally by staying current with changes and industry trends.

Execute the IAAS strategic plan.

Attend/participate in campus committees/meetings.

Assist in campus risk assessment interviews

Duties include data management, extraction, collection, analysis, and summarization of findings. Information and analyses must be accurate and timely. Business applications and systems knowledge must be on-going. Must be able to function as a team member on projects and collaborate with other audit staff, in addition to working with other functional areas internal and external to the business and finance offices. The employee has University-wide access to confidential employee, student, and financial information, confidentiality is a must. Must have the courage to address difficult issues and provide direct and actionable feedback.

In addition to Minimum Qualifications this position requires excellent organization skills, including workpaper preparation, and competence in using spreadsheets and databases. Mastery of desktop software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email applications, Adobe Acrobat and internet browser and search applications is required. Working knowledge of data management techniques and familiarity with database software including Microsoft Access and ACL. Knowledge of audit planning, COSO and previous audit experience is mandatory. Training in, or experience using, multiple business processes is essential. Excellent verbal and written English communications skills are required. Must have the ability to see the “big picture” on audit projects.

Requires the ability to understand and analyze many and varied business processes, situations and internal controls and provide guidance and useful advice to resolve issues and/or improve efficiency.

Scope is very broad including topics of interest to Board of Regents, executive management, state and federal agencies, and peer institutions.

Determined over a period of months

N/A

Relationships with various entities both internal and external to the University are involved including Executive management (including campus leaders) and members of the Board of Regents who sit on the Audit Committee.

This position receives direct supervision from Campus Directors, Assistant Directors, or Manager and indirect supervision from the Director of IAAS.

Yes

Students

This position may supervise an Audit & Advisory Services Intern and/or the work completed by an intern.  In addition this position participates team member/ project supervision within the department. 

Office

Most work is in an office environment, but the ability to drive to University locations is required.