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Job Overview

Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE), this client-facing position will be responsible for defining, planning, and executing audits to evaluate operational, compliance, financial, and strategic risks and related internal controls. This position will work with the CAE and the University’s co-sourced internal audit services to ensure successful completion of the audit plan and other internal audit activities. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Identifying and assessing financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks, and their reputational components, and evaluate the effectiveness of policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls to mitigate these risks.

+ Understanding current manual and automated operating processes and related internal controls operating centrally and at the unit level through research, interviews, observation, and testing and be able to effectively capture these in process flows and/or narratives.

+ Test transactions (utilizing automated and/or traditional auditing methods) and analyze results to identify the themes and underlying root causes.

+ Developing practical and effective solutions to improve processes, systems, and the control environment and agree these corrective action with management.

+ Preparing formal written reports that provide proper perspective and summarize observations that effectively communicate issues, control deficiencies, and additional opportunities to improve and mature processes and controls. These reports will also summarize the agreed-upon risk mitigation activities.

+ Performing activities that include interviews, inspection, and testing to determine the implementation status of agreed-upon action items.

+ Monitoring project status and issues on a timely basis and report progress and issues to project lead or Chief Audit Executive timely and regularly.

+ Working independently and interact appropriately with all levels of personnel, building robust working relationships, and establishing a network of institutional and industry contacts.

+ Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the Higher Education industry and proactively monitor and communicate industry trends and risks.

Work Interactions

The Senior Internal Auditor will also serve as a risk and controls advisor, working across the institution to solve complex issues. This unique role will provide exposure to a variety of areas in a University setting, including administration, research, academics, operations and information technology.

Requirements and Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, or related field

+ Five to seven years of External or Internal Audit experience

+ Public accounting experience; Not-for-profit, Higher Education and/or Healthcare industry experience.

+ Track record of risk assessment, problem identification, analytical problem solving, and issue resolution.

+ The ability to learn quickly with strong foundation in understanding and assessing processes and controls

+ Excellent written/verbal communication skills with the ability to regularly present to groups

+ Independence and objectivity,

+ Knowledge of accounting principles and standards, proper financial and administrative control procedures and good business practices, and

+ Ability to assess risk, relative to the proper application of controls

+ Availability and willingness to work as needed outside of usual business hours of Georgetown University

Preferred Qualifications

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Masters in Business Administrations (MBA)

+ Experience with Microsoft Office and audit tools (e.g., ACL). Knowledge of higher education systems, applications, and software including Banner, WorkDay, and GMS.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$80,429.00 - $157,238.93

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here (http://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada) for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [email protected].

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website (https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/) .

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/200-hiring-and-employment/201-equal-employment-opportunity-affirmative-action/) . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (https://georgetown.box.com/s/jkc3kxwrf56e1n2km0jh1vj09fvanw70) .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .