Senior Manager, Internal Audit

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The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$10,101.00 - $14,166.67 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for managing audits of The Texas A&M University System members. Directs the performance of audit procedures, identifies and defines issues, researches criteria, reviews and analyzes audit evidence, verifies evidence and documents procedures. Ensures that audit team's work complies with auditing standards. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities:
- Directs the performance of audit procedures, identifies and defines issues, researches criteria, reviews and analyzes audit evidence, verifies evidence and documents procedures.

- Ensures that audit team's work complies with auditing standards.

- Analyzes internal and external information to assess risk factors and identify high risk areas with the A&M System.

- Identifies potential audit projects including specific objectives, budgets and deliverables.

- Uses project management tools to ensure the achievement of project objectives within established budget hours and deadlines.
- Independently prepare complex audit reports.

- Conducts internal meetings including team meetings, entrance conferences, client status meetings and end of fieldwork meetings.

- Communicates regularly with team members and management to share information.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with A&M System member management throughout the course of assigned projects using entrance and exit conferences, project status meetings, briefings and other project meetings.
- Teaches and coaches staff to address performance goals and problems and provides guidance for staff.

- Provides timely performance feedback, writes performance appraisals and takes appropriate action to address performance problems.

- Assists in coordinating training opportunities to meet the needs of team members.
- Reviews and identifies changes in professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines and federal audit requirements and communicates the information to departmental personnel.

- Presents and/or participates in continuing professional education classes and training courses.

- Establishes networks with other audit professionals.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in a business-related field or other field with related professional experience.
- Eight years of progressively responsible experience in auditing, accounting, information systems auditing, investigations, compliance, consulting or other applicable experience (Experience should include managing and developing individuals and project teams, analyzing risk in major accountability systems, and communicating information with a results-oriented focus) to include two years of supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage complex multi-disciplined projects simultaneously.

- Computer skills.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
CPA and/or CIA and/or CISA.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume is required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.