Senior Internal Auditor

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting financial/operational audits, internal control assessments, strategy reviews, special projects, and risk assessment activities for the enterprise, across all lines of business and functions, in accordance with professional and departmental standards. Provide valuable insights to the business to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of high-quality assessments of the Company’s complex processes and controls (including statistical data) for accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Identify risks and collaborate with team leadership, business management, and external auditors on audit planning, testing, and evaluation procedures, which includes working with the business on process, controls, documentation, and issues.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and concise audit work papers that summarize scope, audit plan methodology, and conclusions for audit field work and provide sufficient evidentiary data to support the work performed.
• Present any findings/deficiencies to the lead auditor along with recommendations for remediation.
• Work with business partners to address deficiencies or findings through periodic monitoring and retesting.
• Review work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement, and training to new or less experienced auditors.
• May support internal and external audit/compliance groups with various activities that may include testing, documentation, client request materials, and data validation.
• Perform special projects and assignments under the direction of department management.
• Travel to worksite and other locations as necessary.

Requirements

• BA/BS in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or 2 years in public accounting (e.g., Big Four firm); or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• CPA/CIA/CISA certification.
• Project management, process improvement, and quality oversight background.
• Public accounting (e.g., Big Four) audit experience.
• Understanding of insurance company operations and regulations.
• Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment.
• Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems (e.g., Workiva WDesk, Highbond, Audit Board, ServiceNow, etc.).

Benefits

• Market-competitive total rewards including merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement).
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.

Schedule

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

Elevance Health requires all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.