Internal Auditor II

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

The Internal Auditor II provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value to and improve the institutions operations. Reports to the institution Chief Audit Officer. This position helps the institution accomplish its mission by applying a systematic, risk-based approach to evaluate and strengthen governance, risk management, internal control, and compliance processes across academic, administrative, athletics, and auxiliary operations. The Internal Auditor conducts financial, operational, compliance, audits and advisory engagements in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards), the institutions audit charter, and applicable state and system policy.

Responsibilities

• Execute engagements from the institutions risk-based annual audit plan, including financial, operational, compliance, and grant/sponsored-research, as well as advisory and consulting projects requested by management.

• Plan assigned engagements: define objectives and scope, identify relevant risks and controls, and develop audit programs and test procedures that address the areas of greatest institutional risk.

• Perform fieldwork, including walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, and interviews, and document work papers that clearly support conclusions and comply with professional and IIA standards.

• Use data analytics and continuous-monitoring tools to test full populations of transactions where practicable, identify anomalies and trends, and support risk assessment and fraud-detection efforts.

• Draft clear, well-supported audit reports that communicate observations and practical recommendations.

• Track and validate managements corrective action plans and follow up to confirm timely, effective remediation of prior findings.

• Assist with institutional risk assessments, the development of the annual audit plan, and special reviews, investigations of suspected fraud or misconduct, and whistleblower hotline inquiries.

• Coordinate with external auditors, system/system-office audit staff, and other assurance providers to avoid duplication of effort and to support a coordinated assurance approach.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and stay current on emerging risks ¿ including compliance and regulatory change ¿ that may affect the institutions risk profile.

• Promote and model the institutions core values of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency, and support a culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability.

• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, authority, and independence established in the internal audit charter.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or related field.

• One (1) to five (5) years of experience in internal and external auditing, compliance, risk management, accounting, or banking.

• Working knowledge of internal auditing standards, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and risk assessment methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple engagements and deadlines, exercise sound professional judgment, and maintain composure under pressure.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or sensitive findings clearly to non-specialist audiences.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise independence and objectivity in all engagements.

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or active pursuit of one of these credentials.

• Experience auditing in a higher education, public sector, or other complex, decentralized organizational environment.

• Experience with data analytics or scripting tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, SQL, Power BI, Python) and governance-risk-compliance (GRC) or audit management platforms.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of auditing standards, internal control concepts, and business/academic processes; working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and system/board policy.

• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data and drawing well-supported, defensible conclusions.

• Skill in relationship management ¿ building credibility and trust with auditees and executive leadership, while preserving independence and objectivity.

• Adaptability and a continuous-learning mindset: the ability to acquire new technical, analytical, and technology skills as tools, systems, and institutional risks evolve.

• Sound ethical judgment and discretion in handling confidential, sensitive, or investigative matters.

• Project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and complete engagements within budgeted time and resources.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.