<p>The primary purpose of this position is to conduct operational, compliance, financial, and special audits or consultations with the objective of providing assurance that:</p> <p>1) Internal controls are adequate and effective;</p> <p>2) Operations promote efficiency and compliance with policies, applicable laws and regulations; and;</p> <p>3) Assets of the University are properly protected.</p> <p>This position also provides routine consultation and advisory services to university campus units. This may include, but is not limited to: interpreting policies and procedures; participation on standing committees; completing limited-life projects; attending ad-hoc meetings; and engaging in routine information exchange.</p> <p>Primary Function of Organizational Unit</p> <p>The primary purpose of the Office of Internal Auditing (OIA) is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (University).</p> <p>The OIA assists the University in meeting its strategic goals and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.</p> <p>The OIA supports the mission of the University by partnering with university management and assisting the Board of Trustees, through the Risk Management, Audit and Compliance Committee, in the effective discharge of their responsibilities to protect the assets and reputation of the University and to promote operational effectiveness and efficiency.</p> <p>The OIA conducts audits, consultations, and investigations related to all university entities, systems, and functions in accordance with an annual plan of coverage based on an institution-wide risk assessment. The OIA also coordinates audit activities with the internal audit staff at the UNC System Office and with the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or discipline related to the program area, with nine credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.</p> <p>All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.</p> <p>As per General Statute: 143-739 any internal auditor employed by the State shall, at a minimum, have the following: Graduation from a Four-Year College or University and Certification or Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information System Auditor, Professional Engineer, or Attorney; or Graduation From a Four-Year college or University and a Minimum of Five Years of Experience in Internal or External auditing, Management consulting, Program Evaluation, Management analysis, Economic analysis, industrial Engineering, or Operations Research</p> <p>Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education</p> <p>Experience in a college/university audit environment.</p> <p>Proficiency in Banner.</p> <p>Preference for individual with at least one professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Fraud Examiner</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in accounting or a discipline related to the program area assigned and two years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information system auditor or related certification or licensure and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)</p>