Audit Coordinator (Hybrid Schedule)
- Requisition no: 540900
- Work type: Full Time
- Location: Manhattanville
- School/Department: Internal Audit
- Grade: Grade 10
- Categories: Finance/Accounting, Compliance
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Building: Studebaker
- Salary Range: $62,000 - $68,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Under the overall guidance of the Associate Director of Internal Audit or Assignee, the incumbent will complete audit procedures in connection with operational, financial, and compliance audits, analytics projects, and investigations of the University while maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards.
The Audit Coordinator will work with a diverse set of customers including faculty, students, researchers, and staff, and interact with a variety of internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
Performs related duties and special projects as assigned including but not limited to:
- Participates as a team member and reports to the assigned Audit Team in connection with audit projects;
- Attends planning meetings and accurately documents discussion details, decisions, and follow-up assignments;
- Utilizes technology to streamline and optimize assigned tasks; performs research via internal or external data queries, running financial and operational reports, performing information searches, and other techniques;
- Under the guidance of the project Lead, assists in the development of relevant questionnaires, and participates in stakeholder interviews and walk-throughs of financial and operational functions and activities;
- Performs audit procedures as assigned by the Associate Director and other Lead Auditors in charge;
- Collects, organizes, and analyzes data and documents following professional standards;
- Identifies and discusses exceptions with the assigned Project Lead, Internal Audit department management, and/or stakeholder line management and assists in preparing related presentations that adequately explain key auditor decisions, proposed findings, support, and recommendations;
- As directed, draft audit communications and other documents that adhere to existing templates;
- Performs follow-up procedures for open audit issues;
- Manages workload, multi-tasks, tracks and reports progress to the Project Lead/ Internal Audit leadership;
- Completes assignments per deadlines provided;
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, auditing, accounting, business, finance, economics, engineering, public administration or equivalent required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in internal auditing or similar related business experience
- Experience with Microsoft Access, SQL, ACL, or similar applications is a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of utilizing Oracle PeopleSoft and Concur
Other Requirements
- Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
- Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Undertake self-directed learning to understand processes and systems.
- Basic knowledge of financial or accounting concepts, processes, and procedures.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
- Basic knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
- Understanding of accounting procedures, and administrative and operational functions.
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication (including active listening) skills.
- Must be able to work well with all levels of employees, multi-task, be flexible, and use sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
- Availability for international travel as needed.
- A demonstrated willingness to successfully attain Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) within 24 months of hire.
- Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.
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