• Job Description

  Req#: 14625
  • Leads the department in performing financial, compliance, IT and operational internal audits including planning and development of audit programs.
  • Conducts audit testing and identifies appropriate controls and key business risks; evaluates the adequacy of the controls designed to manage those risks; discusses strengths and opportunities for improvement with management and develops recommendations for improvement.
  • Performs consulting engagements designed to assist management in the attainment of organizational objectives.
  • Analyzes and appraises complex operational processes and provides an objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and notes any process improvement opportunities.
  • Prepares organized, accurate and competent work papers ensuring that documentation clearly supports the conclusions regarding each audit objective.
  • Provides information and sound recommendations to management, prepares written reports and works with management to obtain agreement on action plans to address audit issues; makes presentations to management, as needed.
  • Provides training to managers on internal controls, business risks, fraud and other related topics. Informs the President, and institutional key leaders of audit progress; manages the audit so that time is efficiently used, deadlines and budgets are met, and departmental quality assurance standards are maintained.
  • Develops an annual or rolling risk assessment and audit plan.
  • Provides assistance to State and Federal Auditors as needed.
  • Performs administrative duties as required including managing department records, maintaining the department’s time reporting system, etc.
  • Applies internal auditing standards and techniques and demonstrate project management skills. Knowledge of and compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Code of Ethics.
  • Manages and/or conducts special investigations as assigned by the President.
  • Implements strategic initiatives and direction as provided by the President or designee, and Board of Trustee Committee on Finance & Audit, and Compliance.
  • Works directly with institution senior leadership to communicate audit findings and investigate conflicts.
  • Oversees the external audit liaison role.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including involvement with departmental and institutional improvement teams and task forces, training initiatives, and other program support activities.
  
  

• About the company

  Chicago State University is a Predominantly Black, public university in Chicago, Illinois.

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