Manager of Audit Analytics

About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

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 position will perform complex analytical functions for the higher education system, review internal controls, conduct security assessments of information systems, and occasionally assist in complex advisory services/investigations.

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. (10%)
• Work with the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Ethics and Compliance to use data and analytics to assist with investigations. (5%)
• Work with multiple stakeholders across the University System of Georgia to understand business processes and technologies used to store data. (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. (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 for RPA and AI processes used across the USG. (5%)
• Develop and maintain productive team-oriented client and USG team relationships.
• Pursue professional development opportunities 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned. (5%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Five (5) years experience with internal or external auditing, compliance, or related activities.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced analytic software.
• Working knowledge of internal audit testing techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated problem resolution skills.
• Ability to apply business knowledge and practical experience to the identification, analysis, and solution process.
• Experience using OnSpring or similar audit software applications.
• Knowledge of scripting or IDEA, ACL, SAS, or similar data analytical tools.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and Human Capital Management applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, or 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.
• Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in oral and written communication.