Company Description
About Adtalem Global Education
Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.
Adtalem was named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2021 and 2023 by Newsweek and Statista, and one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2021 and 2022 by Forbes and Statista. Adtalem’s family of institutions has more than 300,000 alumni and 10,000 employees. Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.
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Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
This position will perform audits with supervision and responsibilities include active participation in all phases of audit projects including planning, testing, and reporting. This position will assist in identifying and making recommendations to management regarding corrective actions and improvement of processes to ensure efficient and effective compliance and financial controls.
This is a hybrid position; candidates will be required to go into our headquarters located in downtown Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning of the audit approach and scope, determination of auditing procedures, and preparation of the audit program.
- Recommend improvements and revisions to audit programs to efficiently and effectively accomplish audit objectives
- Review internal controls for various business processes including SOX, operational, regulatory and information technology
- Document existing processes through interviews, observation, inquiry and process flows
- Perform tests of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with regulatory education requirements
- Identify and evaluate business and technology risks, internal controls that mitigate risks, and related opportunities for improvement using root cause analysis
- Under supervision, present findings, exceptions and recommendations in a professional manner to management
- Assist in development of draft reports and other deliverables
- Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor
- Effectively communicate and function in a matrix type structure receiving direction and information from multiple department leaders
- Understand and comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
- Build positive working relationships with process owners
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
- 2 years relevant business experience with a focus on internal auditing or regulatory compliance required
- Audit experience with a higher education institution or public accounting firm preferred
- Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.2)
- Strong understanding of:
- PCAOB & IIA Standards
- 2013 COSO Framework
- Strong leadership abilities, be a self-starter, have attention to detail and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
- Prepare and deliver information orally in formal and informal settings
- Facilitate teamwork and cooperation at all levels of the organization
- Certification (CPA, CIA, and/or CISA) Preferred
Additional Information
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $47766.34 and $86253.75. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
