Job Information
University of Kansas Internal Audit Manager in Lawrence, Kansas
28642BR
Job Title:
Internal Audit Manager
Department:
Internal Audit
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
50% Manage project activities for multiple audits and other engagements in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Specific duties include but not limited to:
Assign audit tasks to team members and provide appropriate training and supervision to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Conduct meetings with audit clients and stakeholders to elicit feedback on the audit scope and objectives.
Develop and oversee the performance of appropriate audit methodologies and tests.
Conduct research on subject matters related to the audit.
Understand relevant federal and state laws and applicable policies and procedures to assess compliance.
Understand and document complex financial and business processes.
Resolve issues that arise in the normal course of the work.
Work with extremely sensitive and confidential information.
Draft or review work summaries and audit reports assuring sufficient clarity, conciseness, and grammatical and spelling accuracy.
Deliver informative, clear, and concise presentations to university managers and senior administrators.
Provide timely review and feedback, both written and oral, on the work and work papers developed by other team members.
20% Consult with managers at all levels of the University to help resolve issues or provide advice and recommendations on University business processes and internal controls. Develop and present internal control or other audit-related presentations and training. Represent Internal Audit on selected University committees and task forces and be informed about issues and trends that are likely to affect internal auditing and the University.
10% Assist external auditors with financial audit activities for the University and its affiliated entities, including coordinating information requests and supplementing external audit teams in the performance of financial statement audits.
10% Train audit staff members on a wide range of activities and applications, including areas such as auditing standards, techniques, management concepts, and writing skills. Assist supervised employees in setting professional development goals and developing plans to achieve them. Evaluate performance of supervised employees and provide timely written and oral feedback on their level of conformance/achievement with department expectations, University policies and procedures, and professional competencies and ethics. Participate in the staff selection process and provide the CAE and director with recommendations on other personnel actions. Perform other related duties in support of the Office of Internal Audit.
5% Work with KU’s School of Business in recruiting, training, supervising, and mentoring of students for the Office’s student internship program.
5% Manage the Office’s data analytics program, including managing the data analysis for Internal Audit’s on-going risk assessment process.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
28642BR
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri
FLSA Status:
Executive
Contact Information to Applicants:
Cate Neeley
cateneeley@ku.edu
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, statistics, economics or other related area from an accredited college/university
Five years of audit, accounting, or related experience that includes at least one year of supervisory experience
Certification as CPA, CIA, or CISA
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills
Effective verbal and written communications skills as evidenced by application materials
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
Starting at $95,000
FTE:
1
Preferred Qualifications:
Work experience in higher education or an academic medical center
Experience in conducting financial statement audits of government or not-for-profit entities
Experience with complex enterprise systems
Experience with data analytics or audit software (e.g. IDEA, ACL, Tableau, QlikView)
Position Overview:
The Office of Audit, Risk & Compliance provides leadership and university-wide services that strengthen accountability, identify and mitigate significant risks, and investigate and resolve allegations of non-compliance with federal and state laws. The Internal Audit Manager works directly with the Chief Audit Executive to fulfill this mission by providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of the University of Kansas.
The Internal Audit Manager position is charged with managing and performing audits of the University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center, and affiliated entities to ensure effectiveness of internal controls, including controls over complex financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes and programs. Disciplines considered relevant to this position include, but are not limited to, business or public administration, accounting, journalism, statistics, economics, and the social sciences. Incumbents are expected to have internal audit, public accounting, or higher education experience and demonstrate proficiency in performing internal audit work in conformance with professional standards and practices. Work assigned to the position is expected to be carried out with limited supervision. The complexity and size of audit assignments will vary significantly and may include oversight and performance of investigative or advisory services. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and reviewing work product of other auditors assigned; analyzing records, systems, and processes; preparing written documentation of work performed; and developing comprehensive reports. Advises management and leadership concerning the work and to convey results.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
20-Aug-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
09-Sep-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Cover letter describing how you meet the required qualifications
Resume
List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Monday, Aug. 20th, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Job Family:
Administrative/Management-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
Travel- Less than 10%, in-state—primarily to the KU Medical Center (Kansas City, KS)
This position requires a criminal background investigation.