The Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for a Senior Auditor.  The Office of Audit and Compliance assists UVA’s Board of Visitors and University management in the discharge of their oversight, management, and operating responsibilities by providing independent assurance and consulting services to the University community.  The Senior Auditor will conduct value-added operational, financial, and compliance audits, as well as consulting projects. Responsibilities include performing engagement-level risk assessments, transaction testing, and analyzing business processes to identify opportunities to improve internal controls and the university’s operational and financial performance. 

 

Senior Auditors play a key role in an audit’s success, performing essential duties to ensure high-quality work that meets professional standards and the appropriate department methodology. 

 

Responsibilities 

Identify and document significant risks, controls in place to mitigate identified risks, along with proposed testing approach(es) to develop a Risk Assessment Document. Recommend audit direction, scope, and timing to Audit management, based on Risk Assessment Document. Manage project to scope and deadlines. Direct and perform first level review of the work of auditors assigned to projects, as applicable. Document and evaluate, through appropriate testing methods, the effectiveness of internal controls and operations. Prepare draft audit reports for Audit management’s review, communicating control or process efficiency and effectiveness based on testing performed. In collaboration with audit client(s), develop recommendations to correct deficiencies or to strengthen internal controls. Demonstrate and continue to build expertise in the functional discipline of internal auditing. Increase understanding (and relevance to audit) of trends in higher education, academic medical centers, and research-intensive universities. Continually strive to develop technical skills and data literacy/use of data analytics--and apply these to daily work and career progression. Respond to ad hoc inquiries and serve on committees as assigned. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. 

 

Qualifications 

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field is required Two to three years in a staff auditor role with increasing responsibility handling all phases of an audit independently are required Experience with mentoring staff auditors on assigned audits is preferred CPA or CIA certification preferred 

 

Additional Job Posting Information: 

Financial recognition available for department-approved certifications obtained while employed with the UVA Audit Department. 

 

Reimbursement available for the annual maintenance of two, department-approved, professional certifications or memberships, as well as pre-approved registration and travel expenses associated with Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.  Auditors are required to obtain 40 hours of CPE credits annually. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. 

 

A hybrid/telework schedule is available, but a minimum amount of in-person work in Charlottesville, VA is required each week. 

  

The anticipated start date is approximately October 1, 2024.  Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,000 - $110,000 commensurate with education and experience. This is an Exempt level, benefited position.  For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.   

 

This position will remain open until filled.  Review of Applicants will begin August 1, 2024.  This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. 

 

To Apply:   

Please apply through the UVA job board and search for R0063591. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.   Complete an application online with the following documents:  

CV  Cover letter that includes why you are interested in this opportunity 

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.  Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.   

  

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey.  A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.   

  

For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, Senior Recruiter at alc6dk@virginia.edu.  

  

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.  

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.