Auditor/Senior Auditor

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The Universities of Wisconsin are a premier system of public higher education. We educate approximately 161,000 students each year and employ about 35,000 faculty and staff statewide. Through a constellation of 13 universities statewide, Universities of Wisconsin are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.

The purpose of the Universities of Wisconsin Administration (UWSA) Office of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Universities of Wisconsin operations. The mission of internal audit is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The Office of Internal Audit helps the Universities of Wisconsin accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Internal Audit is currently seeking an Auditor (No prefix or Senior). Applicants who apply will be considered for both title options. Final placement in the Auditor or Senior Auditor title will be dependent on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Under the general direction of the Chief Audit Executive and/or Audit Director of the UWSA Office of Internal Audit, this position is responsible for assisting management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by conducting independent audits related to the UWs. This position is expected to conform to the Office of Internal Audit Charter, the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics, and other auditing standards implemented by the Office of Internal Audit. This position may require periodic travel.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Execute audits at institutions.

  1. Schedule entrance conferences and assist with agenda development.
  2. Apply appropriate auditing methodologies throughout fieldwork.
  3. Evaluate applicable rules, regulations, and policies to identify key items that should be tested.
  4. Clearly document workpapers for review.
  5. Confer with the lead auditor regarding audit status.
  6. Work within established time budgets.
  7. Develop audit comments.

B. Document and communicate the results of fieldwork.

  1. Develop recommendations designed to enhance internal control, improve compliance, or result in other operational improvements.
  2. Schedule exit conferences and assist with agenda development.
  3. Draft reports.

C. Participate in professional development training opportunities.

  1. Attend seminars, workshops, and read professional journals pertinent to higher education risk and compliance matters (subject to budget constraints).
  2. Assist in planning and presenting topics at departmental trainings/meetings.
  3. Utilize knowledge of the Internal Audit workpaper solution.

D.   Perform follow-up reviews to determine the implementation status of recommendations including corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.

E.   Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or management information systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in planning and conducting audits.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Expert knowledge or progress towards a certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other equivalent certification(s).
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and/or information technology (IT), with special emphasis on the Integrated Framework of Internal Control published by COSO and COBIT.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
  • Knowledge of basic IT controls and/or general computer controls such as logical security, physical security, networking, change management, problem management, disaster recovery, operations and/or applications.
  • Technical skills in data extraction from multiple and un-integrated datasets, analysis, statistical inference, sample and in synthesizing information to draw conclusions.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written), planning, organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, and customer service skills.

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE 

Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for Universities of Wisconsin. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.  We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

Universities of Wisconsin fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background ¿ people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Universities of Wisconsin is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

WORK LOCATION

Infrequent travel may be required, with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week. The office location is negotiable between the successful candidate and the supervisor, but will be in Wisconsin at the Milwaukee, La Crosse, Stevens Point, or Oshkosh campus, or at the UWSA office in Madison, WI.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Auditor (official title: Auditor I) and the Senior Auditor (official title: Auditor II) titles are full-time, salaried (exempt), Academic staff positions.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $65,000-78,500 per year for the Auditor I title, and $69,000-88,740 per year for the Auditor II title, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through January 6, 2025. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.

  1. Go to the UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online and select the appropriate applicant portal, either External Applicants or Internal Applicants and click on the position title that you want to apply for.
  2. To receive full consideration, interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
    – Resume (PDF Format)
    – Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications (PDF Format)
    Failing to submit the required application documents may disqualify your application.
  3. Submit your application.

SPECIAL NOTES

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting Shelby Buchanan at Shelby.Buchanan@uwex.wisconsin.edu .

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.  We promote excellent through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 

Questions may be addressed to: Shelby Buchanan, HR Business Partner: Shelby.Buchanan@uwex.wisconsin.edu.