Job Details

Internal Auditor

Position Number: 6584851
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Internal Auditor

Job ID: 290338
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Supports the planning and execution of operational, compliance, and financial audits and assists with special projects and investigations.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under direct supervision, plans and conducts audits and special projects
2. Prepares work papers in accordance with International Standards of Institute of Internal Auditors and KSU departmental policy and assists in drafting and finalizing audit reports
3. Assists in developing test procedures and audit programs to verify compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
4. Documents audit work (narratives, process flows, etc.) to capture procedures performed, support conclusions reached, and identify internal controls and control weaknesses
5. Researches and interprets policies of KSU, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, other state agencies, the federal government, and other agencies to determine applicability
6. Communicates to the Internal Audit Division (IAD) the progress of audits, investigations, and projects and report any deviation(s) from the established protocol or timeline
7. Assists in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of management action plan responses
8. Assists with presentations to clients and University stakeholders
9. Contributes to IAD initiatives, such as training, professional development, and other projects, as requested
10. Assists with the annual risk assessment and audit plan development process

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related auditing (internal or external), investigation, or compliance experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
CPA, CFE, CIA, and/or CISA certification(s)
Skilled in Data Analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, IDEA, and/or ACL

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience in public accounting, higher education, and/or government

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $67,340 to $83,400. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Demonstrates honesty and integrity, takes responsibility for words and actions, respects others, and follows through on commitments
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
Proactively identifies and pursues professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of new developments in the internal auditing field as applicable to KSU

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of auditing standards, practices, internal controls, and business processes
Knowledge of data analytics tools, data structures, and concepts
Knowledge of project management principles
Knowledge of research methodologies

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Demonstrates skills in researching, collecting, and analyzing data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong attention to detail
Strong customer service focus

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=290338&PostingSeq=1