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Columbia University is hiring an Auditor to assist in performing operational, financial, and compliance audits, along with analytics projects and investigations. The Auditor will support audit planning, conduct fieldwork, document findings, and collaborate with department management while maintaining professional and organizational ethical standards.

Highlights

Perform operational, financial, and compliance audits as well as analytics projects and investigations.
Attend planning meetings, document discussions, and prepare audit communications using established templates.
Conduct research through data queries, interviews, and information searches; prepare work papers according to IIA standards.
Assist in development of risk control matrices, process flows, work plans, and follow-up on audit issues.
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Visio, and PowerPoint; preferred knowledge of Microsoft Access, SQL, ACL, and Thomson Reuters Accelus.
Bachelor's degree in related fields with at least three years of internal auditing or similar experience required; master's degree preferred.
Must hold or obtain Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation within 18 months of hire, with specified exam milestones.
Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Must be available for international travel up to 10-20%.
Salary range is $78,000 - $83,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Auditor (Hybrid Schedule) Full Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building: Studebaker
Salary Range: $78,000 - $83,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Internal Audit, the Auditor assists in performing operational, financial, and compliance audits, as well as analytics projects and investigations at the University, while maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the Auditor include, but are not limited to:

Attends planning meetings and accurately documents discussion details, decisions, and follow-up assignments.
Performs research via internal or external data queries, running financial and operational reports, holding interviews, performing information searches, and other techniques.
Draft initial audit planning communications and other documents that adhere to existing templates.
Performs fieldwork and prepares work papers showing results of project assignments in accordance with standards set forth by IIA and the Internal Audit department.
With initial guidance from the project Lead, initiate relevant questionnaires, interview stakeholders, and perform walk-throughs of financial and operational functions and activities.
Identifies and discusses exceptions with the assigned project lead, Internal Audit department management, and/or stakeholder line management, and prepares related presentations that adequately explain key auditor decisions, proposed findings, support and recommendations.
Manages workload, multitasks, tracks, and reports progress to the Project Lead/ Internal Audit department management.
Completes assignments timely and in accordance with deadlines provided.
Assists in the development of risk control matrices, conceptual process flows, work plans, and questionnaires.
Assists in follow-up on audit issues.
Participates in financial, operational, and technology controls management, risk assessment, or other special projects as assigned by the Audit Management Team.
Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information systems, auditing, accounting, business, finance, economics, engineering, public administration, or equivalent.
At least three years of experience in internal auditing or similar related business experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA )
Proficiency in Microsoft Access, SQL, ACL, or similar applications
Experience with Thomson Reuters Accelus or similar automatic work paper applications

Other Requirements

Certification Requirement - The incumbent must either hold the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or obtain it within 18 months of their hire date. Successful completion of the CIA certification within the specified timeframe is a condition of continued employment in this position. The University will provide initial support (including financial assistance and study resources, as applicable) to help the incumbent meet these certification requirements.
If the CIA designation has not yet been attained at the time of hire, the following milestones must be met by the incumbent for continued employment in an Internal Audit role:
- Part 1 of the CIA exam must be successfully completed within 6 months of the hire date.
- Part 2 must be successfully completed within 12 months of the hire date.
- Part 3 must be successfully completed no later than the 18-month anniversary of the hire date.
Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel;
Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint;
Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management, analytical/critical thinking skills & techniques, provide exceptional attention to detail, and adhere to instructions and procedures;
Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication (including active listening) skills;
Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the terminology, concepts, and risks inherent in technology;
Must be able to work well with all levels of employees, multitask, be flexible in nature, and use sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality;
Availability for International Travel (10-20%).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Original Job Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building: Studebaker
Salary Range: $78,000 - $83,000

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the Auditor include, but are not limited to:

Attends planning meetings and accurately documents discussion details, decisions, and follow-up assignments.
Performs research via internal or external data queries, running financial and operational reports, holding interviews, performing information searches, and other techniques.
Draft initial audit planning communications and other documents that adhere to existing templates.
Performs fieldwork and prepares work papers showing results of project assignments in accordance with standards set forth by IIA and the Internal Audit department.
With initial guidance from the project Lead, initiate relevant questionnaires, interview stakeholders, and perform walk-throughs of financial and operational functions and activities.
Identifies and discusses exceptions with the assigned project lead, Internal Audit department management, and/or stakeholder line management, and prepares related presentations that adequately explain key auditor decisions, proposed findings, support and recommendations.
Manages workload, multitasks, tracks, and reports progress to the Project Lead/ Internal Audit department management.
Completes assignments timely and in accordance with deadlines provided.
Assists in the development of risk control matrices, conceptual process flows, work plans, and questionnaires.
Assists in follow-up on audit issues.
Participates in financial, operational, and technology controls management, risk assessment, or other special projects as assigned by the Audit Management Team.
Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information systems, auditing, accounting, business, finance, economics, engineering, public administration, or equivalent.
At least three years of experience in internal auditing or similar related business experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA )
Proficiency in Microsoft Access, SQL, ACL, or similar applications
Experience with Thomson Reuters Accelus or similar automatic work paper applications

Other Requirements

Certification Requirement - The incumbent must either hold the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or obtain it within 18 months of their hire date. Successful completion of the CIA certification within the specified timeframe is a condition of continued employment in this position. The University will provide initial support (including financial assistance and study resources, as applicable) to help the incumbent meet these certification requirements.
If the CIA designation has not yet been attained at the time of hire, the following milestones must be met by the incumbent for continued employment in an Internal Audit role:
- Part 1 of the CIA exam must be successfully completed within 6 months of the hire date.
- Part 2 must be successfully completed within 12 months of the hire date.
- Part 3 must be successfully completed no later than the 18-month anniversary of the hire date.
Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel;
Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint;
Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management, analytical/critical thinking skills & techniques, provide exceptional attention to detail, and adhere to instructions and procedures;
Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication (including active listening) skills;
Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the terminology, concepts, and risks inherent in technology;
Must be able to work well with all levels of employees, multitask, be flexible in nature, and use sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality;
Availability for International Travel (10-20%).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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