Job no: 522537
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Business/Accounting/Finance
Department:01020000 - PR-OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT

Classification Title:

Staff Investigator II

Job Description:

The Office of Internal Audit (OIA) supports the University's mission by providing objective and independent assurance, consulting, and investigative services to reduce risks and improve operations.

The OIA invites applicants for the Staff Investigator II position. This position will be responsible for assisting the OIA investigation leadership in conducting investigations or reviews related to significant and credible allegations of waste, fraud, or financial mismanagement in the University. Under the supervision of departmental leadership, the Staff Investigator is an important team member in supporting the integrity of the OIA's routine and complex investigations related to suspected fraud, waste, and abuse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting investigations and reviews, including assessing risks, evaluating internal control design and effectiveness, developing and executing investigation programs, work plans, and performing fieldwork, testing, and data analysis.

• Provide frequent updates to the investigation supervisor on the status of assigned work, including immediate communication of any issues or challenges.

• Work with the investigation supervisor to compile information and observations for verbal or written presentation to management.

• Interpret policies of the University, Board of Trustees, and other local, state, and federal agencies when conducting investigations and reviews, as appropriate.

• Participate in investigation briefings, information meetings, and presentation of investigation findings to university administration.

• Prepare workpapers to adequately document investigations performed with supporting evidence for all forensic findings in adherence to OIA procedures and applicable professional investigation standards.

• Effectively meet agreed-upon investigation and review completion timelines while participating in other organizational initiatives.

• Through investigations and reviews, identify opportunities for reducing costs, improving processes, and enhancing the University's image in the community, as appropriate.

• Ensure that the internal investigation quality assurance requirements, as promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors and related professional standards, are followed, practiced, and support any independent external assessments.

• Maintain professional proficiency via continuing professional education, participating in professional associations, and keeping abreast of leading practices, industry trends, and emerging risks.

• Be responsible for budgetary control of work hours spent on investigations and keeping the investigation supervisor informed of actual hours and significant variances.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Expected Salary:

$66,025 minimum annual salary; the Office of Internal Audit offers a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Florida offers a generous benefits package that includes health, life, and dental insurance options, as well as vacation leave, sick leave, and personal days.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or forensic related field. Minimum of 3 years' experience with either a "Big 4" accounting firm, a mid-level accounting firm, and/or a mid to large corporation's internal investigation department.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other investigation or audit related certifications or working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable CFE or CPA state exam.

Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors, or willingness to learn them

Proven experience working with computer-aided auditing, continuous monitoring and data analytical tools (Cognos, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.) strongly preferred

Project management skills with an ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines

Skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions

Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment are required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data

Ability to gain trust from all levels of the University and manage difficult conversations

Experience identifying risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement associated with business processes, developing and executing investigation test plans, and drafting investigation reports with summary results for executives.

Working knowledge and experience with MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio and data analytic tools

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must be comfortable working in tense situations involving mentally stressful communications/interviews, as well as being comfortable working in a computer-driven environment, including video conferencing

Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills

Commitment to high ethical and professional standards

Must maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with internal data, including payroll records, personnel evaluations, ethical and conflict of interest allegations, and details of financial activity

High degree of personal integrity and sound judgment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter and resume.

For inquiries, please contact Roger Frank at (352) 273-1895, or refrank@ufl.edu.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 22 Jul 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Jul 2022 Eastern Daylight Time