Entry level internal auditor Jobs in Chicago, IL

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S23106P

Posting Date

06 / 16 / 2023

Closing Date

Title

Chief Internal Auditor

Working Title

Chief Internal Auditor

Salary Range

115,000 Annual

Employee Class

Administrator

Department

Internal Auditor

Full-time / Part-time

Full-time

Specialization

Hours Per Week

Standard Work Week

Monday-Friday Some weekends and evenings required.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits : https : / / csu.edu / humanresources / benefits.htm

Job Summary

Truity Partners is assisting Chicago State University in this search - interested applications should follow the below instructions instead of applying through this PeopleAdmin page. The review of candidates will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled.

Nominations, inquiries, and candidate materials (resume and cover letter) should be submitted to Krista Kapsa, Senior Director with Truity Partners, at [email protected] with the subject line : " CSU Chief Internal Auditor."

Adds value to and improves institutional operations through assurance and consultative services. Implements and oversees the audit program to include a risk-based audit plan, financial, compliance, IT, and operational audits, and recommendation monitoring. Analyzes a wide variety of the institution's highly technical and complex processes and recommends improvements in efficiency and compliance with regulations. Recommends feasible solutions and operational changes. Facilitates the communication of audit results through written reports and oral presentations to the President and Board of Trustees. Provides insight and recommendations to the University's risk management program.

Job Description

• Leads the department in performing financial, compliance, IT and operational internal audits including planning and development of audit programs.
• Conducts audit testing and identifies appropriate controls and key business risks; evaluates the adequacy of the controls designed to manage those risks; discusses strengths and opportunities for improvement with management and develops recommendations for improvement.
• Performs consulting engagements designed to assist management in the attainment of organizational objectives.
• Analyzes and appraises complex operational processes and provides an objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and notes any process improvement opportunities.
• Prepares organized, accurate and competent work papers ensuring that documentation clearly supports the conclusions regarding each audit objective.
• Provides information and sound recommendations to management, prepares written reports and works with management to obtain agreement on action plans to address audit issues; makes presentations to management, as needed.
• Provides training to managers on internal controls, business risks, fraud and other related topics. Informs the President, and institutional key leaders of audit progress; manages the audit so that time is efficiently used, deadlines and budgets are met, and departmental quality assurance standards are maintained.
• Develops an annual or rolling risk assessment and audit plan.
• Provides assistance to State and Federal Auditors as needed.
• Performs administrative duties as required including managing department records, maintaining the department's time reporting system, etc.
• Applies internal auditing standards and techniques and demonstrate project management skills. Knowledge of and compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditor's Code of Ethics.
• Manages and / or conducts special investigations as assigned by the President.
• Implements strategic initiatives and direction as provided by the President or designee, and Board of Trustee Committee on Finance & Audit, and Compliance.
• Works directly with institution senior leadership to communicate audit findings and investigate conflicts.
• Oversees the external audit liaison role.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including involvement with departmental and institutional improvement teams and task forces, training initiatives, and other program support activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field. CPA , CIA or CISA , with over 8 years of experience in auditing, higher education, information systems, and computer assisted audit techniques.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Additional Applicant Information

Physical Requirement / Demands

May require extend periods of sitting or standing at a time.

Work Environment

Office conference setting environment.