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Position Summary
UCLA is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Auditor to join our dynamic Audit & Advisory Services team. In this pivotal role, you will lead and conduct complex audits and advisory projects across a wide range of university functions, promoting accountability, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of one of the world's leading public research universities while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement, UCLA invites you to apply.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
5+ Minimum five years of experience as an external or internal auditor/IT auditor, or equivalent experience. (Required) 5+ Public accounting experience, not-for-profit, higher education and/or healthcare industry experience. (Preferred) Demonstrated ability to perform complex audit and advisory projects from planning through reporting, delivering value and quality. (Required)Demonstrated working knowledge of of finance, accounting, business, and information technology. (Required)Demonstrated ability to apply established internal auditing standards, procedures, and techniques in the performance of financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audits as well as advisory projects. (Required)Ability to design clear, concise, and relevant audit procedures that adequately address the audit objectives. (Required)Skill in communicating effectively with all levels of auditee personnel, both on a one-to-one basis and in group presentations, stressing qualities of tact, discretion, and persuasiveness. Ability to navigate difficult conversations and is solution oriented. (Required)Knowledge of emerging trends around internal audit standards, procedures, and techniques. (Required)Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with team members, management, campus personnel, and leadership. Ability to effectively work in a team to deliver audit and advisory projects within a defined timeline. (Required)Self-starter, ability to work independently, determine priorities across multiple projects, and takes ownership of responsibilities. Actively identifies, evaluates, and recommends solutions to overcome project obstacles. (Required)Ability to supervise team members, provide direction, training, evaluate performance, and communicate feedback in a timely manner. (Required)Ability to write clear, concise, and logical audit reports that describe the background, scope, objective, procedures performed, and observations identified - including root cause, risk to the organization, and actionable recommendations. (Required)Experience with audit management software, data analytic tools (Tableau, PowerBI), Microsoft tools, and/or artificial intelligence tools (CoPilot) (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required) Must hold professional certification in a related designation, e.g. CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, CFSA, CFGM (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Conflict of Interest: The position is subject to the University Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. The candidate(s) selected will be required to complete financial statements for public record.5% Conferences and Training
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
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