Audit Professional 4

This position performs audits, investigations and advisory services that encompass financial, compliance, functional and operational reviews of complex and diverse areas as a service to management in accordance with professional auditing standards, including those in specialized areas as health sciences for which there may be no existing precedent or structure. Audit scope encompasses risks that cross organizational lines and involve complex technology associated with the use of financial, health sciences, research and information resources. The auditor exercises individual judgement in making recommendations concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of activities audited and the adequacy of existing controls. Composes reports to auditee management which include audit observations and recommended changes. Composes and presents reports to promote recommended changes. Conducts the most complex audits with a high degree of autonomy including those in specialized areas such as health sciences and assist management in developing applicable policies, procedures and internal controls including the health sciences area. Provides advisory services to management, including School of Medicine and executive campus management. Performs various full scope examinations (including surveys, reviews and consultations). Performs data analytic procedures using general audit software (i.e. Microsoft Excel and TeamMate Data Analytics). Participates in assigned workgroups and committees. Conducts any other assigned projects. Plans and conducts investigations, including any related to health sciences and communicate results of investigative work. Please be advised that applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for FULL consideration. There is one position available at various levels for the Audit Professional recruitments. The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is also posted as Audit Professional 3 (Job #36852056). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills and experience. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they have applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for both positions. The full salary range for the Audit Professional 4 is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $125,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.\n \nPerforms and/or leads audit projects of substantial complexity and/or scope. Involves preliminary survey and risk assessment activities and designs audit programs to accomplish review objectives.Conducts testing based on approved audit programs of the broadest scope and complexity, which may include tests of the financial and operating system processes, to identify internal control weaknesses and audit issues.May conduct investigations and assist with evaluation of allegations of improper government acts. Following full scope of investigation, recommends whether an allegation is substantiated. Follows up on management corrective actions to ensure completion.Develops formal written reports to communicate audit results, and makes recommendations as appropriate. Presents results to senior leadership, as appropriate.Coordinates external agency information requests and site visits; analyzes documentation to identify potential risks areas, facilitates review of external audit reports and findings, including management response.May independently manage specialized audit programs such as IT systems audits or investigations.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.Serves as a lead in knowledge sharing and collaborating with other UC campus' audit capabilities in applicable areas of specialized expertise. Develops relationships with key leaders in operations, technology, and finance. Serves as subject matter expert in assigned workgroups and committees, especially those related to business process re-engineering projects and committee work.Prepares and presents professional quality training classes to all levels, including the most complex subjects. Engages in various self and professional development activities.Other duties as assigned.\n \nAdvanced knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards.Broad and thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations.Skills to determine and apply appropriate policies and practices in the completion of audit assignments.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions.May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases.Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with internal and external campus community personnel. Demonstrated skill in expressing ideas clearly and convincingly. Demonstrated skill in identifying the correct issues to be Required communicated, the appropriate audience, the method of communication and the timing of the communication. Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately express substance and nuance.Advanced knowledge of Accounting Principles and IIA Standards.Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Skill in editing and formatting documents in word processing applications and creating spreadsheets and reports using appropriate software application. Skill in entering data into databases or spreadsheets. Experience using e-mail messaging and automated calendaring systemsMust possess professional integrity, independence of attitude and objectivity.Advanced skill in analyzing policy issues, policies and procedures and other directives and form solid recommendations. Advanced skill in independently researching questions and making appropriate contacts for problem solving. Advanced skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to identify relevant concerns, identify patterns or tendencies, formulate logical and objective conclusions.Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflects the relative importance of job responsibilities. Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.Skill in translating observations, findings, and recommendations from analytical studies into a concise and logical written report.Skill to independently compose letters, memos, reports, and other written communication materials, for a variety of audiences, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing and proofreading skills including knowledge of correct English grammar.Experience working autonomously and conducting higher education internal audits, investigations, information system reviews and contract & grant reviews.\n \nBroad and thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations. Advanced knowledge of Accounting Principles and IIA Standards. Skill in translating observations, findings, and recommendations from analytical studies into a concise and logical written report. Skills to determine and apply appropriate policies and practices in the completion of audit assignments. Skill to independently compose letters, memos, reports, and other written communication materials, for a variety of audiences, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing and proofreading skills including knowledge of correct English grammar. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Skill in editing and formatting documents in word processing applications and creating spreadsheets and reports using appropriate software application. Skill in entering data into databases or spreadsheets. Experience using e-mail messaging and automated calendaring systems May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions. Advanced skill in analyzing policy issues, policies and procedures and other directives and form solid recommendations. Advanced skill in independently researching questions and making appropriate contacts for problem solving. Advanced skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to identify relevant concerns, identify patterns or tendencies, formulate logical and objective conclusions. Advanced knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards. Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflects the relative importance of job responsibilities. Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with internal and external campus community personnel. Demonstrated skill in expressing ideas clearly and convincingly. Demonstrated skill in identifying the correct issues to be Required communicated, the appropriate audience, the method of communication and the timing of the communication. Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately express substance and nuance. Must possess professional integrity, independence of attitude and objectivity.Experience working autonomously and conducting higher education internal audits, investigations, information system reviews and contract & grant reviews.