Internal Auditor
Deadline
Review of applications begins Wednesday, August 28, 2019 and continues until the position is filled.
SUMMARY
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Internal Auditor position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for supporting and executing the University-wide internal audit plan.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position assists in evaluating, planning and coordinating of participant plans.
Essential Functions
- Executes assigned annual audit plan to ensure they are conducted in accordance with SUS methodology and that milestone dates are met and projects are completed on time.
- Implements the internal audit process to ensure compliance with applicable laws, Campus and System policies, and auditing standards.
- Completes special audits and performs studies to aid management in solving problems.
- Identify internal controls loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
- Develops and maintains documentation on internal audits performed, including a database of information.
- Provides management with reports of individual audits and periodic summaries of findings and recommendations.
- Maintains a follow-up system on deficiencies noted in audits and determines the adequacy of responsive actions taken.
- Investigates instances of alleged fraud and material misconduct.
- Participates in audit activities with other system auditors.
- Engages in professional development activities in order to stay abreast of rules, regulations, best practices, performance standards, and tools and techniques necessary to perform audits and special reviews.
- Maintain proper audit work papers for all audits and special projects.
Competencies
- Independent and requires little supervision on all but unique matters.
- Demonstrates excellent judgement and sound decision making to obtain viable solutions.
- Capable of analysis and evaluation on a range of factors.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical & Mental Demands
- Requires an adequate range of body motion and mobility, with or without accommodations to enable the individual to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Requires prolonged periods of sitting, brief standing or walking, occasional bending and stooping, and the ability to lift and carry office equipment and other items such as files, ledgers, etc. weighing up to 10 pounds with or without accommodation.
- Requires the ability to travel by air and/or surface public and/or private conveyance.
- Requires the ability to read and comprehend complex technical materials, financial reports and legal documents to define complex problems and prepare solutions or arguments.
- Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and language data and reach logical conclusions and prepare reports.
- Requires the ability to interact by verbal and written communication with faculty, staff or the public in an independent manner on a routine basis.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language in order to manage the essential functions of the position.
- Requires the ability to work with and cooperate with all levels of management.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Four (4) years of professional experience in auditing or accounting at a public higher education institution)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University auditing experience.
- Experience in EDP auditing.
- Prepared or assisted in preparing reports to management; conducted or participated in conferences with management.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other auditing certifications.
- Working knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and the Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics.
Salary
$38,000-$42,500
Type
Full-time
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to:
ATTN :
Wayne H. Bryant, Director of Human Resources
Internal Auditor
Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
HResource@susla.edu (NOTE: Please type “Internal Auditor" in the Subject line)
Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Tuesday W. Mahoney, Johnny Vance, Jr. Student Activity Center, (318) 670-9201. Section 504 Coordinator: Ms. Jerushka Ellis, Health & Physical Education Complex, Room 314, (318) 670-9367.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.