Auditor III

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey•Newark, NJ

4d•$97,800 - $133,455

About The Position

This position is an extended member of the departments leadership team and is responsible for the supervision and the execution of assigned audits and strategic initiatives. These responsibilities include ensuring the appropriateness of the scope, quality and execution of testing and reporting, and the identification as well as tracking of issues to closure.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
5 + years of Internal or External Audit Experience or equivalent leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
CPA, CIA or CISA preferred
Big 4 Expertise a plus
CPA, CISA or CIA preferred
Requires knowledge of sound business practices
Requires knowledge of accounting or technology practices
Prefer knowledge of the insurance industry
Prefers knowledge of insurance-related regulatory environment

Responsibilities

For assigned audits, initiatives or program tasks, develops scope and work programs, assigns tasks, and ensures that assigned audit planning, data gathering, analysis and testing tasks are accomplished in the timeframe established.
Identifies, develops and documents control issues.
Monitors ongoing performance of deficient systems or processes and develops updates or modifications to recommendations and findings.
Reviews work products for assigned audits.
Prepares formal written reports or conclusions expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control as needed.
Develops and exhibits a good understanding of Horizons business model and risks.
Establishes buy in with management, clients and audit teams by learning and exhibiting persuasion and motivation techniques.
Builds strong relationships with, interviews and gathers information from management regarding business risk and system of internal control.
Offers value-added recommendations to management on internal controls.
Oversees work of staff (employee or co-sourced partner) to ensure overall quality and client satisfaction, and provides guidance and feedback to staff on their performance and work products.
Reports progress of assigned audit or program work and seeks input from the Audit Manager and Director.
Develops expertise of the business environment and industry practices, internal audit professional practices and specific Horizon business decisions