Conducting Engagements: Conducts engagement level risk analysis to define a projects objectives, scope, and methodologies.Develops audit programs and/or project plans to achieve objective(s). Collects and analyzes appropriate types of information, data, and evidence to achieve the objectives of project steps by: Compiling data from the universitys financial and human resources information system and other sources internal and external to the university; Applying appropriate sampling techniques; Collecting documents; Observing assets and processes; Preparing for and conducting interviews; Using questionnaires and surveys; Utilizing other methodologies as needed.Engagement Documentation: Prepares thorough, well-organized, and self-explanatory work papers to support conclusions reached; Identifies issues and practicable recommendations; Drafts findings and recommendations resulting from work performed.Project Management and Quality Assurance: Coordinates the work of other team members; Provides needed guidance and instruction to other team members; Provides first review of work papers generated by other team members; Monitors time budgets and target dates for assigned projects; Evaluates the effectiveness of the audit process at the conclusion of each engagement; Coordinates audit steps to follow up on outstanding audit issues.Client Relations: Identifies and develops issues and negotiates with audit clients to arrive at sound/effective recommendations; Apprises client of project status, barriers to progress, and potential issues, to ensure the client is not surprised by observations and recommendations; Leads entrance and exit conferences.Internal Communications: Informs project manager or in-charge, when applicable, about status of the audit work performed, potential issues and solutions, and client feedback.Report Development: Drafts project reports and manages the editing and publication process; Evaluates clients written responses to recommendations.Other duties as assigned.