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Account/Position No.:
17000/111270
Level 9 Expectations for All Employees East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:
PEOPLE
come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve
their full potential;
Function of Position Responsible to the Director for assisting with audits of all phases of university operations, including the College of Medicine, in accordance with acceptable audit standards; providing management with analyses, appraisals and recommendations; and performing other related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions - Conducts audits to determine the accuracy of financial transactions; compliance with TBR policies and guidelines, institutional policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, and contractual requirements; presence of internal controls; and reliance on organizational structure. - Develops audit programs and internal control questionnaires for new assignments and revises existing programs and questionnaires and determines scope of audit coverage. - Prepares audit working papers in accordance with audit standards; documents performance through narratives, flowcharts, manual and/or computer generated spreadsheets. - Identifies factors causing deficient conditions and provides constructive, economical and practical recommendations for findings included in audit reports. - Prepares draft audit report identifying strengths and weaknesses, findings and recommendations. - Interacts with faculty and staff during the course of audits and discusses audit results with appropriate higher level management personnel. - Represents the Department of Internal Audit in performance of audit work contracted with Northeast State Technical Community College and the Tennessee Technology Center at Elizabethton.
Secondary Functions - Performs follow-up audits with management to ascertain implementation of recommendations; and appraises the adequacy of the corrective action. - Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all university employees. - Researches and reviews current and new legislation, policies and procedures to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable of university and other regulatory agency policies and procedures. - Assists Public Safety in analyzing internal controls associated with a theft of loss; and participates in questioning of involved individuals. - Attends appropriate continuing professional education courses to enhance and strengthens audit skills. - Represents the department and ETSU in professional organizations. - Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities - Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles. - Knowledge of basic audit standards, procedures and techniques required to perform audits. - Knowledge of university and Tennessee Board of Regents policies, procedures and guidelines. - Knowledge of computer-based information systems and various software packages. - Knowledge of higher education financial and reporting standards. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. - Ability to analyze information, identify problems, and formulate solutions in accounting systems and related areas. - Ability to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines. - Ability to work independently.
Supervision Given and Received Performs under general supervision. Determines own methods of performing assignments work.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; two years experience in auditing, preferably within a university setting; experience with computer-based information systems required; and possession of or progression toward Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) is preferred. |