Sr. Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning and Execution: Identifies appropriate risks, control objectives and controls using appropriate control frameworks and other leading practice resources for guidance.
• Using accepted risk assessment techniques, proposes appropriate audit scope and control objectives for the areas under review.
• Continually evaluates the system of internal control, business operations and processes, and technical environment to determine the areas of highest risk.
• Conducts process and control walkthroughs, assesses the design of controls, develops and enhances comprehensive test plans, and performs independent testing of internal controls to evaluate their operating effectiveness.
• Works closely with business process owners and consultants to improve SOX documentation (i.e., refine risk control matrix, improve process flows, develop test procedures, propose control language, improve supporting documents).
• Manages execution of audit test plans to validate relevant control objectives and testing approach.
• Interprets the significance of the test results and concludes on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Reviews the work and deliverables of the project team for sufficiency of scope, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Company and IIA standards.
• Maintains Internal Control Management Software (AuditBoard) and looks for opportunities to introduce efficiencies to audits using technology (i.e., Computer Assisted Audit Techniques or other automation), or professional trends.
• Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement.
• Communicates the results of audit projects via written reports and/or oral presentations in a clear and concise manner.
• Provides practical and cost-effective recommendations to support global business process improvement and/or enhance the overall control environment.
• Makes regular follow-ups on the progress of management action and remediation plans from completed audits.
• Manages and/or contributes to special projects both on-going and recurring (e.g., scaling controls, segregation of duties, implementation support/advisory, etc.).
• Serves as an internal consultant to Astrana Health’s business process and control owners on the Company’s ICFR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or other business-related field.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience conducting internal and/or external audits at a public accounting firm and/or multi-national public company is preferred, of which at least 1 year of SOX compliance experience is required.
• Big 4, operational audit, and healthcare industry experience is preferred.
• CPA, CIA, or other applicable professional certification is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of internal auditing standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO and risk-assessment practices.
• Working knowledge of other compliance laws (i.e., PCI, HIPAA, etc.) is preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with Sage 100 or comparable ERP system is highly desirable.
• Ability to think critically, make assessments and develop conclusions.
• Ability to learn complex processes quickly, establish credibility with auditees and management, gather required information in a timely manner and take action with effective and creative solutions.
• Must be result-oriented, proactive and possess the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), diplomacy, and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to discuss audit findings and control gaps effectively and confidently with management and develop business-focused recommendations to strengthen controls is essential.
• Ability to work at Alhambra location 2-3 days per week.