Internal Auditor

Virginia Union University, a private institution of higher learning located in Richmond, VA, is seeking applicants for the position of Internal Auditor. The position reports jointly to the President of the University and to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees. 

Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and a minimum of five years experience in financial or operational auditing and/or accounting management. Audit experience in an educational institution and/or a not-for-profit entity, experience working with accounting system conversions, and a demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills are preferred. 

The Internal Auditor is responsible for the development and implementation of internal audit programs designed to provide assurance to university management that financial statements and reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles and internal accounting controls and operating policies are effective in promoting efficiency and protecting the institution’s assets.  The position is also responsible for the conversion of the university’s accounting system, ensuring the elimination of audit management letter comments, assessing for fraud and other similar acts as required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and serving as in-house management consultant to senior management in such areas as cost efficiency improvements and the reliability and integrity of data. 

Send letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to Virginia Union University, 1500 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220, ATTN: Human Resources.