Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Department: Accounting/Finance
Reports To: Senior Internal Audit Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Internal Auditor supports UNCF’s internal audit function by executing risk-based operational, financial, compliance, and advisory engagements. The role assesses governance, risk management, and internal controls; collaborates with management, process owners, external auditors, and co-source partners; and delivers independent assurance, recommendations, and data-informed risk insights. The role also contributes to the development of Internal Audit’s data analytics, automation, continuous monitoring, and Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) practices.
ABOUT UNCF
UNCF is one of the nation’s largest and most effective supporters of higher education and serves as a leading advocate for college-bound students. Since its founding in 1944, UNCF has raised more than $6 billion to support students' access to higher education, provide scholarships and strengthen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Each year, UNCF awards more than 13,000 scholarships to more than 10,000 students totaling more than $64 million. The scholarships support students attending more than 600 US-based colleges and universities including 36 UNCF-member HBCUs. Through its efforts, UNCF has helped generations of students to get to and through college. We believe a college education plays a vital role in strengthening the pipeline of leaders and professionals who advance our society. Our logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and our widely recognized trademark is, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Instagram.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Risk Assessment and Audit Planning
- Participate in annual and ongoing risk assessment activities and provide input on audit priorities.
- Support development of audit scopes, objectives, work programs, and resource estimates.
- Monitor emerging risks across grants, scholarships, fundraising, finance, operations, third-party relationships, and technology-enabled processes.
Audit Execution
- Plan and conduct operational, financial, compliance, and special project audits in accordance with internal audit methodology and professional standards.
- Perform interviews, walkthroughs, control assessments, testing, and analysis.
- Prepare workpapers, audit observations, and draft reports supported by evidence.
Data Analytics and Continuous Monitoring
- Analyze organizational datasets to identify trends, exceptions, anomalies, and control weaknesses.
- Support repeatable analytics, dashboards, exception reports, and automated testing routines for audit planning, fieldwork, follow-up, and reporting.
- Translate data results into audit insights, risk themes, and actionable recommendations.
Co-Source and Stakeholder Coordination
- Work with co-source partners on assigned audits, specialized testing, and deliverables requiring additional expertise or capacity.
- Monitor information requests, open items, deadlines, and engagement status.
- Communicate with process owners and management to validate facts, resolve questions, and support timely completion of audits.
Issue Follow-Up and Remediation Validation
- Monitor management action plans and maintain issue tracking information.
- Evaluate evidence supporting corrective action completion.
- Escalate overdue, incomplete, repeat, or high-risk issues for management and governance visibility.
Function Development and Reporting
- Maintain internal audit templates, tools, procedures, repositories, and reporting packages.
- Assist with executive and Audit Committee reporting on audit status, issue themes, remediation progress, and risk insights.
- Support methodology, documentation, QAIP, and quality practice improvements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, data analytics, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, accounting, operational audit, or a related control function.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of audit observations, reports, summaries, and executive-level updates.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to use data analysis to support audit scoping, testing, issue validation, monitoring, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
CIA or CPA preferred.
Experience with data analytics, data visualization, automation, or continuous monitoring tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Alteryx, Excel Power Query, or similar tools.
Experience developing dashboards, exception testing, automated reports, or repeatable analytics for audit, risk, compliance, or control monitoring is preferred.
Familiarity with COSO, IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, internal control frameworks, enterprise risk management, QAIP, and audit management/GRC platforms.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates adaptability in developing internal audit function where processes, tools, and routines continue to evolve.
Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates continuous learning and initiative to strengthen audit practices, tools, and approaches.
Applies professional judgment, objectivity, integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
Communicates and presents information clearly, professionally, and constructively to stakeholders.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave
Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)
Flex Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Account
Holiday Savings Plan
Annual Success Sharing
Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $108,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week, located in UNCF’s Washington DC Headquarters building.
Background checks required.
UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, data analytics, or a related field
- Minimum five years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, accounting, operational audit, or a related control function
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of audit observations, reports, summaries, and executive-level updates
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to use data analysis for audit scoping, testing, issue validation, monitoring, and reporting
- CIA or CPA certification
- Experience with data analytics, data visualization, automation, or continuous monitoring tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Alteryx, Excel Power Query, or similar tools
- Experience developing dashboards, exception testing, automated reports, or repeatable analytics for audit, risk, compliance, or control monitoring
- Familiarity with COSO, IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, internal control frameworks, enterprise risk management, QAIP, and audit management/GRC platforms
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Professional judgment, objectivity, integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
What We Do
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is a nonprofit education organization that works to expand college access and success, particularly for students of color and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It awards scholarships, provides financial support to HBCUs, and advocates for minority education and community engagement. Its programs help students overcome financial barriers, persist through college, graduate, and become leaders.
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