Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

Duke Kunshan University

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Office of Audit and Internal Compliance (OAIC) is a dynamic risk and controls focused partner for Duke Kunshan University. OAIC performs operational, financial compliance and risk evaluation to assess business processes for compliance, efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy.It also conducts advisory engagements focused on performance analysis, cost & efficiency advice, risk assessment, process design, as well as Compliance culture dissemination such as Compliance and Code of Conduct trainings.

The Internal Auditor supports the mission and objectives of OAIC through highly engaged interaction and collaboration with the Senior Director and the team, and sometimes independent delivery of high quality professional services. Valuable professional attributes include personal initiative, highly developed critical thinking, strong relationship building skills, confident communication style and diplomacy. The successful Auditor is also a visible and engaged member of Duke Kunshan University, building and developing effective partnerships with key internal and external customers to achieve results.

Reports to:

Senior Director of Audit and Internal Compliance

Essential Duties:

• Assist performing operational and financial audits, including remediation strategies and internal control improvement initiatives.
• Work with the team to identify and assess risks in organizational and functional activities and assist in developing internal audit plan.
• Work with team to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assist in reporting audit findings and making recommendations for improvement, corrective actions and timing.
• Follow up on remediation status, inquiry and testing (in a Follow Up audit).
• Explore utilization of AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Work toward achieving assigned annual objectives and KPIs, demonstrating accountability for performance and results.
• University employees' job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope and depth as the University grows in size and complexity in its programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, or related field.
• Above 1 year working experience, pure Big-Four firm or CPA firm + in-house international companies.
• Professional certification is a plus: CIA, CPA or CFE preferred.
• Must speak and write English fluently.
• Strong personal computer skills, experience in audit tools is a plus.
• Good communication and presentation skill, both verbal and in writing.