Internal Auditor

University of the Virgin Islands

Position Details

Classification Information

Classification Description

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Information

Position Title: Internal Auditor

Position Number: 121075

Department: President's Office

Job Description

Perform professional internal auditing in the areas of risk management, control, and governance, and maintains professional ethical standards. Responsible to the President and Board of Trustees for assessing the adequacy of internal controls through internal audits of departments and functions at all levels. Ensure that internal audits are planned, executed and reported on, in conjunction with the risks of the University. Develop and perform a comprehensive audit program providing assurance and consulting services to management staff. maintaining full independence. The individual must also demonstrate the ability to adopt new, and monitor existing processes and procedures on both campuses to ensure adherence to international standards in a manner appropriate to the unique context of the University of the Virgin Islands.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with major course work in accounting required. Minimum of five (5)
years progressively responsible experience in auditing required. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor). Working knowledge of GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards
and governmental accounting standards.
Experience within a college or university setting is preferred
Experience with SCT SunGard Banner or similar system is preferred. Experience in working in diverse
cultures is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Physical demands: While performing job duties, employee will be required to stand, bend, reach, kneel, grip items when necessary, bear and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment will probably be low to moderate at times.

Posting Details

Posting Number: S354

Location: St. Thomas

Position Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancies- part time:

Posted Salary: Commensurate with experience

Advertised Job Duties

• Provide financial, operational and compliance audits as well as periodically assesses organizational risk.
• Develop a Risk Assessment that encompasses all areas of the University’s operations, and review the risk assessment annually for updates.
• Develop a thorough and documented Internal Audit Plan for all university operations and locations which incorporates the results of the current risk assessment as well as identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Review and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting, financial, administrative, environmental and operating controls and procedures of the University.
• Plan and conduct audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations.
• Make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed; report the findings; and monitor management’s response and implementation. Ensures that recommendations are clearly presented to and agreed to by management and that audit reports are promptly issued.
• Review University records to determine compliance with procedures and appropriate laws and regulations. Keep abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and appropriate audit direction/methodology.
• Discuss updates of new regulations with the Board, President, Administration and relevant departments/directors.

Open Date: 08/07/2024

Close Date: 09/30/2024

Special Instructions to Applicant

Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340)693-1410.

For information about relocating to the US Virgin Islands, please visit the Virgin Islands Moving Center at: www.vimovingcenter.com

Internal or Externally Advertised?: External

Supplemental Questions

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1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document

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