Position Type:

Civil Service

Classification Title:

Internal Audit Associate

Position's Functional Title:

Internal Audit Associate

Position Summary:

Governors State University is seeking to hire an Internal Audit Associate for the Executive Administration department to be responsible for assisting the Chief Internal Auditor in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the University’s operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

General (60%)

• Determine that the University’s overall system of internal control and the controls in each departmental unit or activities under audit are adequate, effective, efficient, and functioning by conducting audits on a periodic basis so that all major systems are reviewed.
• Review the reliability and integrity of the accounting, financial, and operating information, and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
• Review the design and major new electronic data processing systems and major modifications of those systems before their installation to ensure the systems provide for adequate audit trails and accountability.
• Review the systems established to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and University and employee compliance with such.
• Review the means of safeguarding assets and, as necessary, verify their existence.
• Review and appraise the efficiency and economy with which resources are employed.
• Review operations and programs to ascertain whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.
• Review management’s processes for identifying and managing risks.
• Review management’s approach to promote an appropriate governance atmosphere.
• Perform consulting and advisory services related to governance, risk management, and control as appropriate.
• Perform special audit of operations, procedures, programs, electronic data processing systems, and activities as directed by University management or by the University Board of Trustees.

Audit Process and Reporting (40%)

• Communicate with auditees on areas of concern, audit coverage, and expectations.
• Establish audit objectives, scope, and audit procedures.
• Maintain adequate documentation supporting the procedures performed, the results of testing, analyses, and conclusions.
• Draft a written report of the evaluation of the risks and controls, including the results of testing, exceptions noted, weaknesses identified, and recommendations.
• Review of management responses and corrective action plans to findings and recommendations.
• Follow-up to determine the implementation status of corrective action plans.

Starting Salary: $59,826.00.
(This is a non-unionized position. Salary starts at the base and is determined based on Education and Experience exceeding the minimum qualifications).

This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/.

This position has a hybrid work schedule from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED: COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER TO HAVE COLLEGE CREDITS CONSIDERED TO MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

1. Any one or any combination that equals three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

A. College course work in information technology, accounting, business administration, finance, or a closely related field:

• 60 semester hours equals 1 year (12 months)
• 90 semester hours equals 2 years (24 months)
• 120 semester hours equals 3 years (36 months)

B. Progressively more responsible experience that provides a knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories, and practices used in internal auditing.

2. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience performing duties comparable to those listed for the Internal Auditor.

NOTE: Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Security Professional certificate or a Certified Public Accountant certificate satisfies all the training/experience requirements of this class.

EXAM TYPE: CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT (YOU DO NOT NEED TO COME IN PERSON FOR THIS EXAM).

For more details regarding this classification, visit:
https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/Detail.aspx?tblClassIndexID=3255.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Master’s degree in Business or related field.
• Experience in the audit of institutions of higher education
• Familiarity with Ellucian ERP systems (e.g., Colleague, Banner)

Posting Date:

09/23/2022

Closing Date:

10/03/2022

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

CS0730P

Type of Search:

External

Quicklink for Posting:

https://employment.govst.edu/postings/7720

Special Instructions to Applicants:

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT:For consideration, applicants are required to attach the following:
1: COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER TO HAVE COLLEGE CREDITS CONSIDERED TO MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
2: Online Application – Must be fully completed, include all dates of employment, employment status (full-time or if part-time, include percentages), job duties and responsibilities (full details)3: Cover Letter4: Resume5: A list of three Professional References

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT EXAM DETAILS:
This vacancy involves a Credential Assessment Examination which consist of a review and rating of the applicants Education, Experience, Licenses, and other qualifications. Applicants are required to provide electronic documentation as listed above to verify that the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS:
Veterans may be eligible to receive additional points on a passing final examination score. To determine eligibility, submit one of the following documents to the Department of Human Resources:1: Department of Defense – DD214/DD2152: National Guard – NGB22 Form
3: Discharge Orders
4: Reserves – DD256 Discharge Certificate

Note: Must be received by the closing date of this posting.