Audit Associate Jobs

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President (VP) – Chief Audit Executive (CAE), and the department’s leadership team, the Audit Associate provides independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve UT Tyler’s operations. This position participates in evaluations of assigned financial, operational, compliance, and information technology activities to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes over those activities.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Perform or assist in the performance of special reviews at the request of management.
• Perform work in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ and generally accepted government auditing standards, as applicable.
• Assimilate evidentiary information from various sources to conclude whether it is sufficient, competent, relevant, and useful as a sound basis for engagement observations and recommendations.
• Assist in assessing risk and allocating engagement resources in a manner that is reasonable and defendable within the professional standards framework.
• Appraise, or assist in appraising, the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics when performing work, including the principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency.
• Prepare or assist in preparing institutional audit committee meeting materials.
• Identify key risks and controls applicable to the systems reviewed.
• Assist in making presentations to management during and at the conclusion of projects, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective actions to add value and improve UT Tyler’s operations.
• Assist in determining the direction, theory, scope, and procedures utilized for the proposed engagement programs.
• Plan and execute complete reviews of limited audit and consulting engagement assignments or conducts portion reviews of extensive audit and consulting engagement assignments, in accordance with accepted professional standards.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, creativity, and judgement with moderate latitude, working under supervision.
• Adapt communication and work approach to numerous professional disciplines and organizational levels in order to achieve departmental goals.
• Prepare or assist in preparing formal written reports, as requested.

Minimum Required Education/Experience

• Fulfillment of all eligibility requirements to take the CPA exam, as outlined by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional (CHIAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification preferred.
• Audit experience or internship experience in an academic institution and/or a healthcare organization preferred.
• Master’s degree in area of specialty or related field preferred.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Ability to listen during conversations and extract important information.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to provide effective oral and written communication that can be both technical and persuasive.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Continually develop skills and/or job knowledge.
• Ability to assess situations, identify audit issues, and offer relevant recommendations and practical solutions.
• Willingness to pursue obtaining additional certifications is preferred.
• Set high goals and standards of performance for self.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple on-going audit projects, as necessary.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.