<p>Description</p> <p>READVERTISEMENT</p> <p>Title: Internal Audit Manager</p> <p>Position Number: 0080931</p> <p>Hiring Unit: Board of Regents, Office of the Internal Audit</p> <p>Location: Manoa Campus</p> <p>Date Posted: August 12, 2025</p> <p>Closing Date: August 25, 2025; 11:59 PM, HST</p> <p>Salary: salary schedules and placement information</p> <p>Additional Salary Information: Pay Band C; minimum $6,625/month</p> <p>Commensurate with experience within budgetary limitations</p> <p>Full Time/Part Time: Full-time</p> <p>Temporary/Permanent: Permanent</p> <p>Funding: General</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>(* denotes essential functions)</p> <ul> <li> <p>*Lead in the development and execution of the annual audit plan, covering areas of higher education, research, finance, operations, compliance, and technology.</p> </li><li> <p>*Establish and drive a comprehensive audit strategy and methodology (e.g., planning, risk assessment, judgmental and statistical sampling, internal control testing, reporting, corrective actions) using industry-leading audit frameworks, automation, and best practices.</p> </li><li> <p>*Cultivate strong working relationships with management to help identify control gaps, non-compliance, and recommendations for improvement.</p> </li><li> <p>*Develop concise, insightful, and value-adding audit reports with measurable corrective action plans. Form independent audit opinions supported with professional experience, data, and research.</p> </li><li> <p>*Lead advisory engagements in emerging and critical areas of risk, providing expert guidance that align with university mission and objectives.</p> </li><li> <p>*Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff in all aspects of the audit lifecycle by setting measurable goals and having post audit evaluations.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business, accounting, or related field and 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in external audit, internal audit, and/or risk consulting; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of one (1) accounting or audit certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CGAP, CISA).</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in audit methodologies (e.g., IIA, COSO, ISACA).</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of developing and emerging concepts, principles and methodologies in the area of external audit, internal audit, and/or risk consulting.</p> </li><li> <p>Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of principles, theories, federal and state laws and systems associated with external audit, internal audit, and/or risk consulting.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to understand problems from a broad interactive perspective and use reasoning to discern underlying principles and issues when problem solving, and apply creative thinking to resolve problems in new and innovative approaches.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated written and verbal competence in presenting ideas, concepts and models clearly using persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and data analytic software.</p> </li><li> <p>For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.</p> </li></ul> <p>Desirable Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in government accounting and auditing standards (e.g., GASB, GAGAS, and Federal Uniform Guidance Requirements).</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in technology audit (e.g., general IT controls, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and disaster recovery).</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with audit software (e.g., Audit Board) and use of artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit and advisory projects.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with out-source and co-source audit operating models and management of subject matter experts that aid in the execution of audit and advisory projects.</p> </li></ul> <ol start="6"> <li>Proficiency in database querying and advanced data analytics (e.g., SQL, Snowflake, Python) </li></ol> <p>To Apply</p> <p>Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume, (2) cover letter indicating how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met, (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references, and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date, please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from closing date to email copies of your transcripts to systempo@hawaii.edu. Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.</p> <p>Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.</p> <p>Inquiries:</p> <p>Office of Human Resources, systempo@hawaii.edu</p> <p>EEO, Clery Act, ADA</p> <p>The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/</p> <p>Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.</p> <p>In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.</p> <p>In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.</p> <p>Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/</p> <p>01</p> <p>Do you have at least 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in external audit, internal audit, and/or risk consulting?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Do you have a minimum of one accounting or audit certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CGAP, CISA)?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>Do you have experience in audit methodologies (e.g. IIA, COSO, ISACA)?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>Have you read over the application requirements and ensured your application is complete with confidential information (e.g. social security number, date of birth) redacted on your transcripts?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p>