Internal Auditor

The Office of Audit Services’ ( OAS ) mission is to provide assurance and advisory services that are independent, objective and risk-based in order to protect Montana State University and to improve its operations.

The Internal Auditor performs financial, operational and compliance audits, in conjunction with other auditors or independently, in accordance with internal auditing standards. This position also performs investigative and advisory services under the direction of a supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops or assists with the preparation of plans for financial, operational and compliance audits.
• Conducts analyses, meets with university personnel and examines documents and records to execute plans and accurately interprets results against defined criteria.
• Documents plans, procedures and results in work papers in a logical and consistent manner.
• Applies internal control concepts in a wide variety of university settings and appropriately assesses the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices.
• Understands financial, operational and compliance risks that affect university activities.
• Interprets and evaluates compliance with applicable federal, state and university laws, regulations and policies.
• Communicates observations, recommendations and other results to management through written reports and orally.
• Assists with investigative or advisory services as assigned.
• Performs administrative and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be comfortable conducting audit interviews.
• Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Be able to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and with close attention to detail.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess an intermediate level planning and research skills.
• Possess an intermediate level of knowledge of auditing concepts, practices and procedures.
• Possess an intermediate level of knowledge of governance, risk management and control processes.
• Possess effective technical writing, oral communication and diplomacy skills.
• Be able to analyze records, systems and processes.
• Be able to develop logical conclusions from information reviewed.
• Be able to clearly document the nature, timing, extent, and results of audit procedures.
• Be able to effectively use word processing, spreadsheet, data analysis and process mapping software applications.
• Be able to work successfully both independently and in teams.
• Be able to work successfully with faculty, staff and students in a diplomatic manner.
• Represent the office and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?

No