Senior Internal Auditor
Meharry Medical College

Job Info

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The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the College's operations, while assessing the effectiveness and adequacy of all internal controls of Management. He/She ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and other relevant forms of documentation. He/She also develops audit programs and internal control questionnaires, and reports the results of audits to Management by preparing audit work papers and evidence, all with minimum supervision. The Senior Internal Auditor may work with other auditors in the department, external auditors, the Director, or CAE on assigned projects, or may work alone.

Successful candidates must possess high standards of integrity and ethical conduct. They must also have the ability to develop and nurture strong working relationships with individuals at all levels throughout the College. Strong oral and written communication abilities are required. The candidate must be a problem solver with excellent analytical abilities.

All audits are performed in accordance with the Professional Practices Framework established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the MMC Internal Audit manual.

This position reports directly to the Director of Internal Audit.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Performs all aspects of the internal audit process, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up (60%)
• Conducts internal reviews and follow-ups to determine adequacy of corrective actions (20%)
• Develops audit programs and internal control questionnaires (10%)
• Assist external auditors as needed (5%)
• Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of auditing principles, theory and practice, including Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standard
• Good planning and organizational skills to prioritize multiple projects while working under pressure, independently and with shifting demands to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the College.
• Advanced computer skills in the use of ACL-GRC preferred, along with Workday, Excel and other Microsoft Office and internet applications.

Education and Experience:

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• A minimum of three years work experience in auditing or accounting, preferably in higher education
• At least one certification relative to Internal auditing, finance or information technology

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Usual office environment
• Visual and auditory acuity
• Limited exposure to physical risk

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