Reporting to the President, the Internal Auditor provides an independent appraisal of University activities and controls and consults with management at all levels in establishing effective and efficient operations. Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits of University processes and procedures. Effectively manage the internal audit activity in conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and ensure it adds value. The Internal Auditor objectively assesses whether risk management, governance, accounting, and/or control processes comply with established regulations, policies and procedures and supports University initiatives and projects focused on such compliance with University policies on safeguarding confidential financial and personal information. Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills necessary for exercising proper judgment, tact, and leadership to successfully manage multiple on-going audit projects. A criminal background check and valid driver's license is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field.
- May require audit-related certification upon hiring or within a designated time period after hiring.
- One or more years of experience in internal auditing, financial accounting, management consulting, or other applicable work experience.
- Effective written communication skills as evidenced by application materials
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as a CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or CGFM.
- Education or work experience applicable to internal audit or the major areas audited.
- Professional accounting or higher education work experience.
- Knowledge and experience with complex enterprise systems.
- Experience in conducting financial statement audits of government or not-for-profit entities.
- Experience with data analytics or audit software.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 7, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish an annual risk-based audit plan to determine the priorities of the internal audit activity, consistent with the University’s goals. Communicate the plan to senior management and to KBOR – Fiscal Affairs and Audit Committee for approval. Review and adjust the plan, as necessary, in response to changes in the organization’s business, risks, operations, programs, systems, and controls.
- Conduct audits. Plan the scope, identify objectives, and develop audit procedures to be used to accomplish objectives in a written audit program. Prepare organized and accurate workpapers. Ensure documentation clearly supports conclusions and recommendations. Communicate the results verbally and in a written audit report.
- Report periodically to senior management and the Kansas Board of Regents’ Fiscal Affairs and Audit Committee on the internal audit activity’s purpose, authority, responsibility and performance relative to its plan and on its conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics and the Standards. Reporting must also include significant risk and control issues, fraud risks, governance issues, and other matters that require the attention of senior management and/or the board.
- Consult with and advise University officials on a broad range of administrative and financial issues including systems development, good business practices, and internal control requirements. Review new or revised University policies and procedures as requested, and recommend new or revised policies, procedures or controls as identified.
- Develop and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the internal audit activity. Support University activities, projects, and initiatives relating to audit areas, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the President, including special studies/projects or investigations, involvement with university committees or task forces, and reviews of significant systems prior to or after implementation.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Heather Kaiser
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination: Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
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