Principal Auditor (5973U), Audit & Advisory Services - #81637

Principal Auditor (5973U), Audit & Advisory Services - 81637

About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

Audit and Advisory Services assists all levels of University management in the discharge of their oversight, management and operating responsibilities by providing relevant, timely, independent assurance, advisory and investigative services using a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate risk and improve the effectiveness of control and governance processes.

Position Summary

Involves auditing for compliance with laws, policies, and good business practices, reporting findings and making recommendations to implement improvements. Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls, the effectiveness of policies and procedures, and searches for value-added recommendations to improve the efficiency and contribution of the function under review.

Responsibilities

• Performs and / or leads audit projects of substantial complexity and scope in accordance with professional standards.
• Involves preliminary survey and risk assessment activities.
• Designs appropriate audit programs and procedures to accomplish review objectives.
• Works within project budgeted hours and timelines as established by management.
• Performs work consistent with external professional standards and the systemwide Internal Audit Manual.
• Conducts testing based on approved audit programs of the broadest scope and complexity, to identify internal control weaknesses and audit issues.
• Applies advanced auditing concepts and utilizes advanced auditing tools (including data analysis) to perform highly complex technical analyses.
• Develops formal written reports to communicate audit results, and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Presents results to senior leadership, as appropriate.
• Follows up on management corrective actions to ensure completion and escalates issues requiring management attention in a timely manner.
• May assist the Director and / or Associate Director on special projects and evaluating topical areas for the annual audit risk assessment.
• May represent Audit and Advisory Services on key campus committees.
• Responds to requests for management consultations and advisory services.
• May conduct investigations and assist with evaluation of allegations of improper government acts.
• Following full scope of investigation, recommends whether an allegation is substantiated.
• May be responsible for information technology auditing and / or advisory services including evaluation of general and security controls at the network, operating system, application, and / or data layers.
• May independently manage specialized audit programs such as IT systems audits or investigations.
• Keeps abreast with latest technology developments and leverages technology, automated audit tools and data analytics to deliver insightful audit services in an effective and efficient manner.
• May coordinate external agency information requests and site visits; analyzes documentation to identify potential risk areas, facilitates review of external audit reports and findings, including management response.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary range for this exempt position is $115,000 – $140,000. UC Berkeley offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and additional employee resources.

How to Apply

Other Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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