Director of Internal Audit

Director of Internal Audit

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Director of Internal Audit

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

ULS 101325a BB

Department

HED-Bd Supervisors U of LA Sys

Opening Date

10 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

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About this Job

The University of Louisiana System Board Office has a vacancy. The work location for this position is University of Louisiana at Monroe.

The purpose of the position of Director of Internal Audit is to provide University management and the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors (Board) with the following : (1) Objective assessments of the effectiveness of the University's governance, risk management, and internal control processes and recommendations for enhancing these processes; (2) Independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight designed to create, protect, and sustain value; and (3) Services intended to strengthen the ability of the University and UL System to successfully achieve their objectives and continuously improve their operations.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are required :

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Management, Information Technology, or other business-related discipline

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation or other relevant professional education, certifications, and credentials. If not held, candidate must obtain either certification within 3 years of original employment date.

At least 5 years of experience as an auditor

A comprehensive understanding of theGlobal Internal Audit Standards developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors and leading internal audit practices

Core competency / knowledge areas :

Ability to communicate effectively with university staff, regulatory authorities, and Board members

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications :

An advanced degree

Knowledge ofGenerally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards

Understanding of information technology governance, risk management, and internal control processes

Experience building and managing an effective internal audit function by recruiting, hiring, and training internal auditors and helping them develop relevant competencies

Experience with the Ellucian Banner platform

Governmental and higher education auditing experience

At least 3 years of supervisory level audit experience

Working knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to public universities in the State of Louisiana

Working knowledge of data analytics software

Job Specification

Supervisor of Work : This position reports to the University of Louisiana System Chief Audit Executive.

Supervision Exercised : The Director of Internal Audit provides direct supervision to internal audit staff, as applicable.

Job Duties and Other Information

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for :

Managing the University Office of Internal Audit in accordance with the ULS Internal Audit Charter and Global Internal Audit Standards (the Standards). This responsibility includes strategic planning, obtaining and deploying resources, building relationships, communicating with stakeholders, and enhancing the performance of internal audit.

Directing, supervising, planning, and / or coordinating assurance and advisory services provided by the University Office of Internal Audit in accordance with the ULS Internal Audit Charter.

Assisting in the development and execution of the System-wide internal audit plan that supports the achievement of the University’s and UL System’s objectives. The internal audit plan should be based on a documented annual assessment of institutional strategies, objectives, and risks.

Assisting in the development and execution of the System-wide internal audit strategy in alignment with the University’s and UL System’s strategic goals and risk profile. In addition, the internal audit strategy should position the UL System’s internal audit function to fulfill its mandate and achieve long-term success.

Establishing methodologies, in coordination with the UL System CAE, to guide the University Office of Internal Audit in a systematic and disciplined manner to implement the internal audit strategy, develop the internal audit plan, and conform withthe Standards. The director must evaluate the effectiveness of the methodologies and update them as necessary to improve the internal audit function and respond to significant changes that affect the function. The director must provide internal audit staff with training on the methodologies.

Ensuring that the University Office of Internal Audit has technology to support the internal audit activities and regularly evaluating and pursuing opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Overseeing the University Office of Internal Audit’s formal communications with the UL System Chief Audit Executive, Audit Committee, and senior management to enable quality and provide insights based on the results of internal audit services. In coordination with the ULS Chief Audit Executive, the director must establish and implement methodologies to promote accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete, and timely internal audit communications.

Reporting to the UL System Chief Audit Executive, Audit Committee, and senior management the results of internal audit services, including conclusions, themes, assurance, advice, and insights.

Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the UL System internal audit function.

Assisting in the development and implementation of an approach to recruit, develop, and retain internal audit staff who are qualified to successfully implement the internal audit strategy and achieve the internal audit plan. The director must help ensure that human resources are appropriate, sufficient, and effectively deployed to achieve the approved internal audit plan.

Performing engagements, which include assessments of the University’s governance, risk management, and control processes in order to make recommendations designed to safeguard University resources, enhance University operations, and promote compliance.

Supervising engagements, which includes providing internal audit staff with guidance throughout the engagement, verifying work programs are complete, and confirming engagement workpapers adequately support findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Coordinating with internal and external providers of assurance services and considering relying upon their work.

Managing the University Office of Internal Audit’s financial resources in alignment with a budget that enables the successful implementation of the internal audit strategy and achievement of the plan.

Managing the daily activities of the University Office of Internal Audit effectively and efficiently.

Position Specific Details :

Appointment Type : This vacancy is unclassified.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

Work Location : This position works in the Office of Internal Audit suite located in the University of Louisiana at Monroe Library.

How to Apply :

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education). Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact

Brandon Blanchard

HR Manager

Division of Administration / Office of Human Resources

Email : brandon.blanchard@la.gov

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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Do you have experience preparing or writing audit reports?

Yes

No

02

Do you have higher education audit experience?

Yes

No

03

Do you have governmental audit experience?

Yes

No

04

Do you currently hold an active professional certification related to auditing (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA)?

Yes

No

05

Are you familiar with the Global Internal Audit Standards?

Yes

No

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Employer

State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

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