Audit Quality Assurance Manager - Hybrid

Location: OaklandFull Time
Job ID: 57543
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UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Audit Services (ECAS) is located at the systemwide University of California Office of the President (UCOP) and is an independent Regental office that is responsible for developing and administering the University of California's (UC) compliance and audit programs and thereby ensuring that the University is in compliance with professional standards; internal policies and procedures; and all applicable local, national and international laws and regulations. ECAS provides this support through three core lines of service: Audit Services, Compliance Services and Investigations Services. The Audit Services Office within ECAS is responsible for the systemwide internal audit program (audits, investigations and advisory services) and for the internal audit program at UCOP. The Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance and Audit Officer (SVP) is the Principal Officer of the Board of Regents of the University of California. The SVP provides communication and updates to the Regents through the Board's Compliance and Audit Committee or the full Board if required.

Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing and performing quality assurance reviews of systemwide internal audit activities, including risk assessment and internal audit projects. Leads in the establishment of operational objectives and work plans for the systemwide quality assurance program, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers and professional staff.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a two-year Contract position with the potential for extension of contract or career conversion.

Key Responsibilities

• 25% Oversees the internal audit quality assurance program for the University, including oversight of the development and maintenance of program structure, planning, guidance, use of tools and technology, performance metrics, and reporting. Prepares an annual quality assurance plan based on a defined quality assurance methodology.
• 10% Manages internal audit quality assurance activities through subordinate managers and professional staff who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods and employees. Advises on the financial, human resources, IT and other operational issues within the internal audit quality assurance area.
• 30% Oversees and performs reviews of internal audit workpapers to assess compliance with the University Audit Manual and internal audit professional standards. Through subordinate managers or professional staff, ensures all quality assurance follow up activities are completed. Participates in the coordination, development and quality assurance for systemwide audits, including the following: planning, audit program development, research and analysis, and review of location audit work product. Through subordinate managers or professional staff, oversees the preparation of internal audit quality assurance reports to stakeholders. Provides coordination and support to campus / lab local oversight committee, including requirements specified in the Internal Audit Manual.
• 10% Oversees the development and delivery of training to UC internal audit staff on internal audit best practices and subject matter areas.
• 20% Maintains awareness of areas of high institutional risk and matters related to University governance. Advises UC internal audit departments on annual risk assessment to ensure consistency and appropriate integration of identified systemwide risks. Advises UC Internal Audit Directors on matters of high institutional risk, and matters related to University governance. Identifies and raises issues to audit management for appropriate discussion with senior leadership.
• 5% Participates in the selection, development and evaluation of staff to ensure the efficient operation of the internal audit quality assurance function. Establishes and maintains an environment that fosters professional development, teamwork, initiative and creativity as well as consistency with the University's Statement on Ethical Values.

Experience

Required Qualifications

• Min 10 years Internal audit experience

Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications

• Has advanced knowledge of the internal audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards.
• Ability to provide effective management of internal audit quality assurance activities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing, to convey complex and technical audit information in a clear and concise manner to all levels of management, including senior leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions.
• Ability to demonstrate professional judgment in a broad variety of responsibilities to fulfill internal audit quality assurance management responsibilities and obtain agreement from internal audit personnel. Topics may include sensitive and / or confidential matters.
• Strong management skills including developing procedures, budgeting, organizational management, information systems, personnel management, project management, and policy implementation.

Education

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA, CISA, CPA or other relevant certifications preferred.

Job Title

Audit Manager 2

Job Code

000680

Salary Grade

Grade 26

Payscale:

$153,000 - $185,000

Full Salary Range:

$117,000 - $226,000

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is September 1, 2023. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral. UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy

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