Senior Internal Auditor I

Overview

Job Summary

Under direction of Audit Services Leadership, oversees the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, as well as performing other Department projects. Develops audit plans and conducts moderately complex assignments reviews and appraises the soundness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, compliance and operational controls; identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, complies with laws and regulations, safeguards assets and financial reporting and performance; and communicates the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to leadership. Completes audits with moderate supervision.

Preferred

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification preferred.
• Proven experience in financial integration, including systems integration and process alignment.
• Extensive experience in public accounting, including client management, financial reporting, and advisory services.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting financial audits
  
  

Essential Functions

• Understands business processes and activities in order to appropriately determine risks; develops audit budgets, objectives and procedures; identifies findings and root causes; concludes as to the adequacy of internal controls; recommends opportunities for improvement; and evaluates leadership action plans.
• Conducts approved audit testing (interviews, document review, flowcharting, data analysis) to identify reportable issues for an audit project.
• Proficient in effective oral and written communications that require moderate correction, rework or rewrite by supervisors.
• Prepares audit work papers in accordance with departmental standards including timeliness, use of templates, and documentation location and which result in moderate review notes.
• Completes assigned projects on time (meets both budget hours & milestone dates).
• Conducts and/or directs complex and/or concurrent assignments with moderate guidance from audit leadership.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Involves travel to and from the office to other facilities within the System as well as to organizations with which the System does business. Lifting and moving reports and notebooks weighing up to ten pounds. Majority of day is spent sitting.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, auditing, information systems or related field required. 3-5 years of related work experience in provider healthcare, internal auditing or a related field such as accounting. Must possess moderate knowledge and understanding of internal auditing, accounting, technology, data analytics, healthcare compliance, and business principles. CIA or CPA professional certification is desired.