Senior Internal Auditor at Dartmouth College in hanover, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Posting date:

08/03/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1128203

Position Title:

Senior Internal Auditor

Department this Position Reports to:

Internal Controls Services (Internal Audit)

Hiring Range Minimum:

$70,400

Hiring Range Maximum:

$88,000

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH


or


Remote eligible based on selected states (CT, DC, FL, ME, MA, NH, NM, NY, RI, TN, TX, or VT)

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Remote eligible

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

NA

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

The purpose of the Senior Internal Auditor position is to assist Internal Controls Services (ICS) in the provision of independent and objective audit services within Dartmouth College. Service portfolio includes assurance and consulting engagements designed to add value and improve Dartmouth's operations.


The position participates in a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• At least four years of work experience in auditing or recent public accounting experience.


• Ability to think analytically and grasp complex structures, conceptual skills, solve problems, applying critical thinking.


• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and other relevant professional standards (e.g., GAAP).


• Solid work ethic, professionalism, and integrity.


• Excellent communication and people skills.


• Initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.


• Proficient with computer applications such as Oracle, Banner, Microsoft Office, database applications, and others.


• Ability to maintain an elevated level of integrity and confidentiality.


• Excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The years of experience requirement may be reduced for individuals with either of the following: (1) Current designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).


• Proficiency with Information System (IT) audits.


• Experience with construction audits.


• Proficiency with data analytics software such as ACL/Galvanize HighBond, IDEA, PowerBI.


• Experience in a higher education setting preferred.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Hector Rivera, Director of Internal Controls

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.


Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/64607

Description:

Internal Audit Plan Execution

• Works with the Director of Internal Controls Services on the development of the College Internal Audit Plan.


• Independently leads the execution of a variety of projects, including but not limited, to advisory services, compliance reviews, financial audits, forensic/fraud examinations, and special projects.


• Works with the Internal Audit team, to effectively perform the audit tasks, in accordance with IIA Standards, such as the following:
  
  
  • a. Planning - Gain an understanding of audited areas and identify internal controls in place to develop and document a preliminary risk assessments and effective risk-based audit work programs.
  
  
  • b. Fieldwork - Perform systematic and disciplined audit testing efficiently and in accordance with planning risk assessment and audit programs. Keep ICS/Internal Audit clients proactively apprised of audit status, and findings. Convey audit observations and recommendations effectively. Assist in obtaining management responses/action plans to address audit observations.
  
  
  • c. Follow-up - Conduct periodic follow-up on past audits to assess the implementations of recommendations agreed upon in a manner that mitigate identified issues and risks.
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Manage time to efficiently work on, meet milestones, and complete multiple assignments simultaneously within budgeted time.

Percentage Of Time:

70

Description:

Communication

• Effectively presents and communicate audit results to auditees, as well as educates relevant stakeholders about audit observations/recommendations to remediate issues and mitigate risks.


• Develop positive working relationships with ICS team members and stakeholders across the college to foster an environment of trust and open communication.

Percentage Of Time:

15

Description:

Knowledge and development

• Contributes to the development and implementation of principles, programs, and tools for continuous improvement of Internal Controls Services (ICS).


• Maintains awareness of relevant new regulations, procedures, and standards relevant to audit assignments.


• Train, coach, and develop less experienced team members.

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

General expected accountabilities

• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, technology, processes, assignments, information, and challenges.


• Represents Internal Controls Services at other departments activities (e.g., workshops, etc.).

Percentage Of Time:

5

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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