Internal Auditor, Sr

Overview

Responsible for planning and executing audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, while also performing detailed analysis of financial data to identify risks, trends, and potential issues. Audit responsibilities are performed in accordance with the annual audit plan, organizational priorities, and risk assessments. Audits are assigned by Internal Audit leadership; however, the Internal Auditor, Sr. is expected to independently manage engagements from planning through reporting, exercising a high degree of professional judgment, accountability, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Proactively escalate significant risks, scope changes, or matters requiring broader management alignment to Internal Audit leadership which provides strategic guidance and feedback.
• Conduct independent research on a broad range of audit topics, including regulations, policies, contracts, and other necessary documentation.
• Meet with key stakeholders to discuss the objective, scope, and timing of the audits.
• Keep all necessary parties up to date on the status of the audits including any findings or recommendations.
• Perform audit testing and, upon completion of fieldwork, prepare workpapers and draft audit reports using data analytics and other audit techniques (including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills).
• Evaluate risk, modify audit procedures, and address issues identified during fieldwork with guidance from Internal Audit leadership.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers and audit documentation that support audit conclusions and require minimal revision during the review process.
• Identify internal control weaknesses, non-compliance with organizational policies, contracts, laws, and regulations, as well as opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Draft audit reports that clearly articulate risks, findings, root causes, and recommendations and communicate audit results to management and other key stakeholders.
• Escalate significant risks to Internal Audit leadership and appropriately evaluate the significance of issues identified.

Requirements

• Must hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Preferred Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Master's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 4 years of auditing experience, with 1 year preferred in healthcare.