his is a continuous job opening, allowing the search committee to review and interview applicants. The position will remain open until filled. 

General Summary
The Auditor position is responsible for performing internal audit work throughout the Universityof Minnesota. The University encompasses a wide array of diverse activities includingacademic support functions, sponsored research, large scale business operations, academichealth care, intercollegiate athletics, and municipal/utility operations. The complexity and size ofaudit assignments will vary significantly and will encompass audits of University units andprocesses, investigations, and other special projects. Workassigned to incumbents will generally be well-defined and performed under close supervision.Decisions regarding the scope of work to be performed, the nature of testing to be completed,and the reporting and disposition of results will be directed by supervisors or managers.

Essential Responsibilities
1. (~90%) Perform audit testing of both University units and processes to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control, risk management and governance processes with direct supervisor and oversight. This includes assessing whether:

• Employees’ actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures, andapplicable laws and regulations.
• Resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected.Programs, plans, and objectives are achieved.
• Significant legislative or regulatory issues impacting the University are recognized andaddressed appropriately.
• Risks are appropriately identified and managed by the process owners and/or Universitymanagement.

2. (~10%) Communicate the results of the audit work performed, using both verbal and written
skills. This includes:

• Developing and documenting findings and recommendations that properly address risks and conclusions.
• Meeting with the audit client(s) to discuss preliminary audit program results.
• Learning to use appropriate audit judgment in evaluating the significance of auditfindings and the impact/risk of the issue.

The above audit work should be carried out by:
Using accepted audit procedures and techniques during the audit, and performing audit steps in the programs established to evaluate the adequacy of controls, risk
management and/or governance processes.Documenting, reviewing and assessing internal controls and the efficiency and effectiveness of business practices used in the units/processes being audited. 

Position Description-Auditor
Typically is accomplished through the use of questionnaires, interviews and flowcharts, data analytics and also through the testing of transactional activity.

• Obtaining, analyzing and appraising transactions, documents, records, reports and methods that provide the basis for our conclusions on the effectiveness and efficiency of
• controls over the unit or process being audited.
• Collecting and analyzing, through the use of data analytics and other methods, sufficient competent evidence to serve as a basis for our conclusions.
• Preparing detailed, clearly labeled workpapers that record and summarize data on the audit work assigned.
• Exhibiting flexibility and agility in daily tasks and overall schedule.
• Working effectively and efficiently in a team environment or individually as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

• Conduct follow-up work to determine the current status of prior recommendations madeto management.
• Gather, review and assess audit evidence as part of investigating allegations of misconduct.
• Complete training and other activities to maintain and enhance professional skills and abilities.
• Perform basic audit work related to information technology matters. This will include, but is not limited to: physical security, change control, access controls, disaster recovery andapplication reviews.

The results of the audit work performed by this position is ultimately reported to the highest levels within the University, including the President and the Board of Regents Audit and Compliance Committee. The audit work product produced by this position is considered public data, exists in the public domain and is subject to review and scrutiny by external parties, including the news media and state and federal regulatory agencies.

This position regularly works with both sensitive and confidential information and operates in settings involving confidential interactions. This position, while based in the Twin Cities or Duluth, has system-wide responsibilities for allUniversity locations and activities.

Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required, with a major in accounting, finance, management, or similar business emphasis or a combination of related education and work experience totaling 4 years

Preferred Qualifications-
Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CIA, CFE) and/or an advanced degree is desired

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) are required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• A working knowledge of the University of Minnesota: its business processes, policies
• and procedures, governance practices and regulatory obligations is desired.
• Experience with PeopleSoft financial, human resource and student systems is desired.