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Associate Auditor
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28002751 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $71,100 - $128,700 |
Position Information
**Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration. Candidates may be required to provide a work sample or conduct a presentation as a part of the interview process.**
Under the general direction of the Director of Audit and Advisory Services, the Associate Auditor 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. Audit scope encompasses risks that cross organizational lines and involve complex technology associated with the use of financial, research and information resources. Makes recommendations concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of activities audited and the adequacy of existing controls. Composes and presents reports to auditee management which include audit observations and recommended changes. Conducts complex audits and assists management in developing applicable policies, procedures and internal controls. Provides advisory services to unit and executive campus management. Performs various limited scope examinations such as surveys, limited scope 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 and other business process re-engineering projects. Conducts any other assigned projects. Plan and conduct investigations of allegations of improper governmental activities and communicates results of investigative work.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
Under the general direction of the Director of Audit and Advisory Services, the Associate Auditor 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. Audit scope encompasses risks that cross organizational lines and involve complex technology associated with the use of financial, research and information resources. Makes recommendations concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of activities audited and the adequacy of existing controls. Composes and presents reports to auditee management which include audit observations and recommended changes. Conducts complex audits and assists management in developing applicable policies, procedures and internal controls. Provides advisory services to unit and executive campus management. Performs various limited scope examinations such as surveys, limited scope 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 and other business process re-engineering projects. Conducts any other assigned projects. Plan and conduct investigations of allegations of improper governmental activities and communicates results of investigative work.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Thorough knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards.
Skill in analyzing policy issues, policies and procedures and other directives and form solid recommendations. Skill in independently researching questions and making appropriate contacts for problem solving. Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to identify relevant concerns, identify patterns or tendencies, formulate logical and objective conclusions.
Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations.
May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to present sensitive information with diplomacy and in a clear and concise manner. Presents to a wide variety of audiences, including senior management and external agencies.
Knowledge of Accounting Principles and IIA Standards.
Excellent 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 communicated, the appropriate audience, the method of communication and the timing of the communication. Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately express substance and nuance.
Skill in translating observations, findings, and recommendations from analytical studies into a concise and logical written report.
Gathers, organizes and performs analysis for moderately complex audit assignments. Is working on mastering more advanced audit concepts and applications in the completion of assignments.
Must possess professional integrity, independence of attitude and objectivity.
Skill in analyzing policy issues, policies and procedures and other directives and form solid recommendations. Skill in independently researching questions and making appropriate contacts for problem solving. Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to identify relevant concerns, identify patterns or tendencies, formulate logical and objective conclusions.
Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations.
May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to present sensitive information with diplomacy and in a clear and concise manner. Presents to a wide variety of audiences, including senior management and external agencies.
Knowledge of Accounting Principles and IIA Standards.
Excellent 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 communicated, the appropriate audience, the method of communication and the timing of the communication. Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately express substance and nuance.
Skill in translating observations, findings, and recommendations from analytical studies into a concise and logical written report.
Gathers, organizes and performs analysis for moderately complex audit assignments. Is working on mastering more advanced audit concepts and applications in the completion of assignments.
Must possess professional integrity, independence of attitude and objectivity.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview