Associate Auditor, Audit Services (Job No. 7886)

Associate Auditor, Audit Services (Job No. 7886)Position objective is to strengthen the internal control environment by furnishing management with objective and timely analyses, assessments, recommendations, counsel, assurance and information concerning the activities reviewed. Requirements: Experience -- Two or more years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit or management consulting. Prefer experience in a university, research institute, health care organization, federal funding agency or not-for-profit agency. Prior experience or education in information systems preferred. Education and/or Licensing -- Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline with a concentration in accountancy. Current professional certification as a CPA or CIA or certification within two years of hire date. Certification as a CISA or CFE preferred. Essential Skills -- Working knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles. Complete understanding of internal control system policies, procedures and principles. Working knowledge of financial and/or regulatory auditing. Working knowledge of cost accounting guidelines for a university as contained in OMB Circular A-21 desired. Self-motivated with sufficient knowledge and experience to perform a variety of audits. Maturity and judgment to handle sensitive information in confidence. Sound reasoning, analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills. Professional, creative, thorough and attentive to detail. Excellent listening, interpersonal and communication skills, including written and oral. Team player, flexible and a quick learner. Demonstrated ability to integrate a broad range of information sources, analyze them and apply the knowledge to the area being appraised. Skill in assessing the efficiency, effectiveness and cost/benefit of alternative strategies. Skilled in preparing detailed documentation of integrated work and information flow. Demonstrated ability to prepare reports that describe findings, illustrate implications, support conclusions and provide recommendations for improvement. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products and Internet research. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis or cost/benefit studies preferred. Ability to use automated auditing techniques (i.e. ACL) preferred. Objectivity and a strong sense of business ethics. Demonstrated ability to identify audit risk, control weaknesses or noncompliance. Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. Persuasive, but tactful. CWRU offers a flexible benefits package including tuition waiver for employees and dependents; Respond in confidence, including salary history (email strongly encouraged): CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, Human Resources Job Code #7886, 10900 Euclid Ave., Crawford Hall, Cleve., OH.44106-7047, Fax: 216 368 4678, E-mail: gmsearch@case.edu(word.doc), http://www.cwru.eduCWRU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in employment, as in education we are committed to world class diversity. Honored to be recognized as one of the 99 Great Workplaces for Top Talent in Northeast Ohio (2004-2007)