Description

Job Summary
This is a manager level position responsible for providing an independent and objective assessment of governance, risk management, compliance and internal controls across the University System of Georgia to ensure compliance with ethical norms, laws, rules and regulations. This manager level position will perform complex analytical functions for the higher education system. This position also reviews internal controls, conducts security assessments of information systems, and will occasionally assist in complex advisory services/investigations of varying complexity.

Responsibilities
Work with the Chief Audit Officer and Assistant Vice Chancellors of Internal Audit to develop and implement a strategic plan focusing on the use of data and analytics to help increase the overall efficiency of the audit function. (10%)
Function as the operational subject matter expert on data and analytics to drive audit efficiency and increase audit functions across the university system. (10%)
Work with the audit teams to use data and analytics to streamline the audit risk and engagement risk assessment processes. (10%)
Work with the audit teams to identify opportunities to develop audit analytics tools to assist with individual engagements or continuous monitoring analytics to provide wider audit coverage across the USG. (10%)
Work with the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Ethics and Compliance with using data and analytics to assist with investigations. (5%)
Work with multiple stakeholders across the University System of Georgia to understand business processes, technologies used to store data, and methods to extract or gain access to data for audit analysis. (10%)
Develop and maintain an Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) process to govern for moving data from source to destination. (5%)
Develop and maintain documentation of workflows, processes, and ETL design for data used to facilitate audit engagement analytics and/or continuous monitoring. (10%)
Develop detailed documentation to demonstrate data verification and validation, scripts, assumptions, and logic used in developing analytic tools. (10%)
Assist with conducting post-implementation quality control reviews of or serve in and advisory capacity for RPA and AI processes used across the USG. (5%)
Develop and maintain productive team-oriented client and USG team relationships through individual contacts and group meetings. 
Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training, and share information gained with co-workers. 
Facilitate appropriate training and meetings with campus auditors and Office of Internal Audit, Ethics and Compliance staff. (5%)
Support internal projects including basic system administration. (5%)
Stay current on technology industry standards including best practices and operational policies and procedures. 
Performs related duties as assigned. (5%)

Requirements

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training in a similar business-related field.
Must have five (5) years experience with internal or external auditing, compliance, organizational monitoring, or related activities.
 Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability in planning, project management, and maintaining composure under pressure while managing multiple assignments and priorities.
Demonstrated knowledge of advance analytic software.
Working knowledge of internal audit testing techniques and procedures.
Demonstrated problem resolution skills.
Demonstrated skills in researching, collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions
Ability to apply business knowledge and practical experience to the identification, analysis, and solution process.
Demonstrated work successes utilizing project plans, issues logs, risk/mitigation strategies, and governance, risk, and controls (GRC) tools.
The work is typically performed in an office, however, travel to USG institutions will be required for audit fieldwork purposes not to exceed 25%.  Physical location of office may be expanded to include other USG institution locations across the state.
Experience using OnSpring or similar audit software applications.
Knowledge of scripting or IDEA, ACL, SAS, or similar data analytical tools.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, Peoplesoft Human Capital Management, and Banner student information applications.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to professional certifications such as:  Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Systems Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Data Analyst certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of auditing standards and practices, internal controls and business processes.
Advanced knowledge of analytics software.
Knowledge of federal compliance requirements related to higher education.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Knowledge of research methodologies.
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of audit software and database applications.
Working knowledge of information systems and technology including database, networking, operating systems.
Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
 

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.