Director of Internal Audit at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Director of Internal AuditInternal Audit

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Director of Internal Audit will direct and administer the internal audit function for the University and make periodic reports to the Audit Committee of the Board. The Director of Internal Audit reports to the Senior Vice President and COO and also reports directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, as needed. The Director will work closely with the University's Risk Manager with regard to many aspects of the internal audit function and the Enterprise-wide Risk Management assessment.

The Director will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform internal audits for the University, including operational, financial and compliance activities across and within schools, divisions, departments, centers, and institutes. Coordinate activities and audit services with contract internal auditors, as needed. Develop annual/multi-year internal audit plan with senior management.


• Prepare for and attend the Audit Committee meetings to discuss audit plans and review significant audit findings. state and federal laws, as applicable.


• Serve as primary interface between faculty and staff and the internal audit function.


• Assist external auditors in the annual examination of the University's financial statements.


• Develop and control operating budget for the internal audit function and recommend budget requests for each fiscal year.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)


• At least eight years of experience in public accounting or internal auditing, at least two of which at the supervisory level required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of higher education financial accounting and reporting standards.

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