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PRINCIPAL AUDITOR
Job Title: PRINCIPAL AUDITOR
Job Code: 3802
FLSA: E
Job Level: 15
Revised Date: 04/01/2024
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Leading audits and/or compliance assurance reviews of Duke University and/or Duke University Health System and its departments, institutes, centers and regulatory functional offices to ensure effectiveness of internal controls and accuracy of recorded data. Performs operational, financial compliance and information technology assessments to evaluate business processes and technology systems for efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy. May also conduct advisory engagements focused on risk assessment, root cause analysis, performance metrics, process design and technology pre implementation.
Work Performed
Communicate and collaborate with team members, department leadership and client representatives.
Plan and perform independent, objective audit and advisory service engagements based upon understanding risks, developing scope and project management against milestones.
Compile information and/or prepare written reports and analyses communicating review results with appropriate recommendations to senior leadership; perform follow up to ensure complete and appropriate action within risk tolerance parameters.
Examine and analyze records and conduct client interviews to evaluate internal controls, business process design, risk mitigation strategy and/or compliance with Duke policy or third-party regulations.
Lead risk-based engagement planning, perform fieldwork, document workpapers and draft engagement reports.
Develops recommendations to address issues detected.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, management information systems or related field; advanced degree desirable. CPA, CIA, CRA, CCRP or other relevant professional certification is strongly preferred.
Experience
Successful candidates will possess solid business acumen, well-developed analytical skills, strong relationship management abilities and the desire to achieve value-added project outcomes. Position requires four years' experience in auditing, accounting or financial operations, including responsibility for engagement planning, oversight and delivery. Experience in public accounting, or equivalent professional services is preferred.
Skills
Detail oriented. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work independently as well as contribute to team efforts. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to interact with process owners across the University at a variety of levels and positions. Effective project planning and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to understand and critically analyze various operational systems, data, and documentation used in research studies to identify potential research compliance risk.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
