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Chief Audit Officer

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Fayetteville State University
Location
Fayetteville, NC

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Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:Chief Audit OfficerPosition Number:088118Full-time or Part-time:Full TimeDepartment:Chancellors OfficePosting Number:0401272SHRA/EHRA:EHRA (Non-Faculty) Job Category:Exec, Admin, ManagerialHiring Range:Commensurate with Education and ExperienceMinimum salary:Commensurate with Education and ExperienceMaximum salary:Commensurate with Education and ExperienceOverall Position Competency:EHRADescription of primary duties and responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The primary purpose of the Office of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the University’s operations. It helps the University accomplish its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, controls, and governance processes.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The primary purpose of the Chief Audit Officer is to provide objective and relevant assurance and consulting services that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management, and control processes of the University. The position reports administratively to the Chancellor and functionally to the FSU Board of Trustees Audit Committee.

Description of Work Continued:

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Ensure the internal audit activity conforms to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).
•Ensure that the internal audit activity adheres to the IIA’s code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct that include integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency.
•Promote and cultivate strategic relationships and collaboration with senior leaders, board members, and external constituents.
•Ensure the independence and objectivity of the internal audit activity and that the activity is carried out with proficiency and due professional care.
•In collaboration with the Chancellor and the Audit Committee, establish an internal audit charter that is compatible with the Audit Committee charter and consistent with the Standards.
•Establish written policies and procedures to guide the internal audit activity.
•Establish an annual risk-based audit plan to determine the priorities of the internal audit activity that is based on an effective and efficient risk assessment methodology that includes the input of senior leaders.
•Ensure the risk-based audit plan is communicated to senior leaders and approved by the Chancellor and the Audit Committee.
•Oversee the execution of the risk-based audit plan that includes operational, compliance, information technology, and investigative reviews as well as special projects, consultation, and committee representation.
•Monitor the University “hot line” and provide the Chancellor with a monthly report of issues reported and status of follow -up actions.
•Ensure resources of the internal audit activity are appropriate, sufficient, and effectively deployed to achieve the approved risk-based audit plan.
•Provide management advisory services as requested by senior leaders and management.
•Ensure the internal audit activity receives an external quality assurance assessment at least every five (5) years.
•Ensure the internal audit activity is quality-oriented by conducting ongoing and periodic internal quality assessments.
•Coordinate internal audit activities with other internal and external assurance providers to ensure adequate coverage of the University and to alleviate duplication of effort.
•Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the internal audit activity and report the results of the KPIs to senior leaders, the Chancellor, and the Audit Committee.
•Review and authorize the publication of audit reports including the recommendations for improvement.
•Ensure all reporting requirements of the UNC System and the Council of Internal Auditing have been met as it relates to internal audit.
•Provide support to the Audit Committee by coordinating and preparing meeting agendas and minutes.
•Keep abreast of emerging trends, technological advancements, and implement best practices regarding internal audit.
•Coordinate external audits with State and Federal agencies and follow-up on any recommendations.
•Promote continuous professional development of internal audit staff as applicable.
•Independently assess operations and make recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, risk management, control processes, and compliance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline and at least five (5) years of progressive responsibility in the auditing field and one (1) of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Master’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Knowledge of auditing principles and practices and institutional organization and management; strong written and oral communication skills that enable position to give effective reports to internal and external constituencies; and strong interpersonal skills and character traits of integrity and transparency that inspire trust and credibility among stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by Wednesday, July 24 2019.

Closing Date:Open Until Filled:YesAdditional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline and at least five year (5) years of progressive responsibility in the auditing field and at least one (1) of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * If you answered "yes" to the previous question, which certification do you hold?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a Master's degree?
    • Yes
    • No
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  3. Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document

Organization

Working at Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University (FSU) is a member of the prestigious University of North Carolina System. Situated in southeastern North Carolina, FSU prides itself in being in one of the most diverse cities in the country and neighbor to one of the nation’s largest military installations – Fort Bragg.

FSU has a rich history that serves as genesis for its current status as a leading institution of higher learning. A year after the Civil War ended, the Phillips School provided primary education to Fayetteville’s black citizens, and the Sumner School provided intermediate education for this population. The two schools were consolidated in 1869 and dedicated in April of that year as the Howard School, in honor of the Freedman’s Bureau chief General O.O. Howard. Seven prominent African-American men pooled $136 to purchase two lots for the first building that housed the Howard School. Robert Harris was named the first principal of the Howard School.

In 1877, the Howard School became not just the first public normal school for African Americans in North Carolina but also the first state-sponsored institution for the education of African-American teachers in the South. It was renamed the State Colored Normal School in Fayetteville that year, Fayetteville State Teachers College in 1939, Fayetteville State College in 1963, and Fayetteville State University in 1969.

While FSU’s roots are as a teacher education institution, it now offers nearly 70 degrees at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. Many of the programs are accredited by the top agencies. The university’s School of Business and Economics is endorsed by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is one of the most prestigious and rigorous accrediting bodies for business programs in higher education. Currently, less than one-third of U.S. business programs and only 15% of the world's business programs have earned AACSB accreditation. Receipt of this distinguished accreditation provides evidence that FSU’s School of Business and Economics has established itself as a leader among business schools. Additionally, the Master of Business Administration program has been cited by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review as one of the best graduate business school programs in the country. The Department of Criminal Justice is accredited by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). FSU’s criminal justice program is the only such program in North Carolina to hold ACJS certification.

FSU is rapidly becoming a center for research and technology. In spring 2010, the university, in conjunction with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, cut the ribbon on the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and Imaging Center. The center is home to the electron microprobe, an advanced imaging tool that magnifies objects up to 300,000 times.

FSU is a partner in the community. The institution has formulated a strong relationship with the local municipality and with civic and social organizations in the area. The institution enjoys its partnership with its military neighbors. In the coming years, as a result of Base Realignment
and Closure (BRAC), Fort Bragg will be home to more than 50,000 soldiers and some of the nation’s top military brass. To address their educational needs, FSU has implemented a degree in intelligence studies with plans to offer more academic programs with the military in mind.

Students who come to FSU know they will be learning in a nurturing environment from some of the top scholars in their respective fields. As they matriculate, they know their degrees will prepare them to be 21st century global scholars, change agents, and contributing members of society.

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