Senior Internal Auditor

The Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) serves as a proactive partner and trusted advisor to University management and departments to assess and support the mitigation of risks that may have a significant impact on the achievement of the University’s objectives.  The goal of OAC is to promote a culture of risk and compliance awareness at the institution through the services it provides.  OAC seeks an experienced candidate with high professional and ethical standards who will provide quality audit and advisory services to the University.

Position Summary:

Candidates with internal audit and/or equivalent operations experience are well-suited for this position.  Reporting to the Executive Director, Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor will perform financial operational, and compliance audits.  The individual will work collaboratively with management and staff to examine and evaluate financial transactions, business processes, relevant IT general controls, conduct data analytics, and identify opportunities for enhancing internal controls and process efficiency.  The key responsibilities of this position will be to:

• Plan the audit by assessing the overall risk in the audit area, partner with the client to define the audit scope and objectives, determine project resource requirements.
• Design a detailed audit program, conduct interviews, chart workflows for significant processes, analyze processes and apply critical thinking skills, and assess process efficiency and effectiveness to evaluate risks and controls.
• Demonstrate agile auditing and creativity in audit execution, including scoping, testing, and development of observations and value-added recommendations.
• Evaluate IT general controls that support effective logical access, change management, and data backup.
• Perform audit tests and data analytics, document test results, and complete audit work papers to support audit conclusions.
• Prepare and present audit reports summarizing audit conclusions, observations including determination of root causes, and recommendations. Ensure that projects have value-added results and are completed on time. 
• Lead co-sourced audit and advisory projects that leverage external subject matter experts to deliver value-add outcomes.
• Build durable relationships with campus partners; proactively partner to reduce risk through solution-oriented approaches. 
• Work on special projects and/or OAC initiatives assigned by Executive Director and Internal Audit Manager.

Essential Qualifications:

• High ethical standards representative of Princeton University’s commitment to excellence.
• 6+ years of appropriate experience in internal audit or public or financial accounting, or appropriate equivalent operational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business processes, assess risks and recommend controls, apply critical thinking skills, and use sound business judgment in the application of accounting principles, University policies, and business practices.
• Working knowledge of information technology general controls and relevant testing concepts.
• Strong data analytical skills and technical skills including knowledge of business systems and reporting environments.
• Outstanding report writing, root cause analysis, verbal, and written communication skills; the ability to apply agile methodologies to develop value added audit and consulting reports and present results to stakeholders at varying levels throughout the University.
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Superior judgment, diplomacy, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and broad thinking. Demonstrated ability to conduct post-project analysis and identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across all facets of the audit project lifecycle.
• BA/BS in accounting, business, information systems, or related field. Current CIA, CPA, CISA, or other relevant certification, or commitment to pursue.

The finalist will be required to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, finance, or related field.
• Experience in higher education or other not-for-profit institution.
• Experience with regulatory, compliance, and ethical matters.
• Experience with agile auditing techniques and data analytics.
• Knowledge of GAAS and IIA professional standards.
• Working knowledge of internal control frameworks.
• Understanding of Finance, HR, and Student Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

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