Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor will work closely with management to better understand and respond to Compliance concerns affecting areas of responsibility, identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk as it relates to the System's mission, and provide an independent and objective review of evidence that either supports or refutes the System's claim of compliance as it related to these areas.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and document Corporate Compliance and Audit policies and procedures
• Apply understanding of internal control practices to plan, perform, manage, and report on various business practices and processes
• Perform individual internal audit projects, as part of the overall Corporate Compliance and Audit plan
• Develop internal audit scope, perform internal audit procedures, and prepare internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed to be communicated to management
• Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units and focusing on financial, IT and operational processes
• Perform follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues, as needed
• Aid Corporate Compliance and Audit management with department administration, development of the annual Corporate Compliance and Audit plan, championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business, and preparation of reports
• Direct and review the work performed by other Internal Audit personnel, including resources from co-sourcing firms, as needed
• Develop audit plans, including assigning controls and areas of potential risk based upon risk assessments
• Plan and perform scheduled audits and follow-up in accordance with established schedule and standards
• Arrive at independent evaluations of facts and logical conclusions based upon gathered evidence
• Document all information pertaining to audit results including risks, findings, observations and provide recommendations for strengthening internal controls and process improvement
• Follow up with management on remedial action for any identified areas of risk or deficiency
• Assist in preparing audit and executive summary reports
• Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as ability to use appropriate judgement and discretion
• Enhance the culture of compliance and assist in minimizing related enterprise risk to the System's mission
• Represent Albany Med Health System in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance - required
• 4-6 years in performing internal audit activities within private industry, an internal audit department or public accounting firm environment - required

Qualifications

• Ability to stay current with industry practices and effectively share knowledge with team members
• Ability to work independently, use varying resources to conduct research over subject matter topics, identify opportunities for improvement and provide solutions, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of internal audit standards, COSO framework, risk assessment practices, and technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting
• Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes, areas or functions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and management, with the ability to obtain management buy-in for constructive change
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Exhibit leadership skills to mentor and provide appropriate direction to other Internal Audit project team members
• Upon Hire - preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Leadership skills

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$84,783.00 - $131,414.00

Schedule

Day