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Director of Internal Audit

Mississippi Valley State University -
Itta Bena, MS

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Position Title

Director of Internal Audit

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Internal Auditor at a university, aligned with the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards, is to provide independent assurance and advisory services that support the institution in achieving its objectives. By evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes, the Internal Auditor helps ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and strategic goals. This role involves identifying areas for improvement, offering recommendations, and fostering accountability and transparency within the university system. Through a risk-based approach, the Internal Auditor safeguards resources, enhances operational efficiency, and supports the university’s commitment to academic and administrative excellence.

Accountability:

Reports administratively to the University President and functionally to the IHL Chief Audit Executive.

General Statement of Duties:

This is a non-supervisory position in which the incumbent provides independent assurance and advisory services that support the institution in achieving its objectives. By evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes, the Internal Auditor helps ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and strategic goals.

Essential Job Duties:

Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Inform the President and other senior administration of significant events in a timely manner.

Conduct annual risk assessment.

Develop annual audit plan based on risk assessment and consultation with Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) and university management.

Conduct internal control assessments and process audits of areas identified on the annual audit plan as well as ad hoc audits requested by management or IHL in accordance with Institution of Internal Auditing Standards (IIA).

Prepare and distribute formal reports of all control assessments and audits to the reviewed department and up the chain of responsibility to include the University President and Chief Audit Executive of IHL.

Develop, update, coordinate and conduct internal controls and fraud awareness training for unit heads and administrators.

Serve as a resource for university personnel on internal controls and best practices.

Review university policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IHL Policies and Bylaws.

Manage the University’s anonymous reporting system.

Conduct investigations of fraud, waste, and abuse reports on anonymous reporting system and assign other types of reports to the appropriate individual.

Reconcile departmental accounts.

Serve on various university committees.

Maintain a collaborative atmosphere between the Office of Internal Audit and various university departments and personnel.

Attend training to facilitate professional development and maintain professional certifications.

The position reports functionally to the IHL Chief Audit Executive and Administratively to the Institutional Executive Officer (President)

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree,

Master’s Degree Preferred.

Experience:

Requires 5 years of internal audit experience in higher education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Computer skills include spreadsheet and word programs; familiarity with Banner and TeamMate preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities

Advanced level of knowledge of auditing concepts, practices, and procedures

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and diplomacy

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct a comprehensive internal audit function in a public institutional setting

Ability to work effectively with diverse constituency groups

Knowledge of court processes and legal documentation requirements

Ability to establish, implement and evaluate short- and long-range audit plans

Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques

Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures

Ability to provide legal depositions and testimony

Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Ability to persuade and influence others

Ability to perform and evaluate the quality of audit work

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Knowledge of current changes and/or developments in applicable federal, state, local laws and university policies and procedures.

Ability to supervise and train student workers or interns – including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

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Preferred Qualifications

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Posting Number

SF716P

Open Date

11/04/2024

Close Date

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