Financial/Operational Auditor, Senior (Kansas City, MO area)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City • Baltimore, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs audits, consulting projects, and other projects as assigned. Provides input to business risk assessments used to develop the annual Internal Audit Plan, which includes both risk-based and mandatory/recurring audit and consulting projects. Provides input to potential updates to the Plan during the year to reflect changes in the Company's risk exposure. Performs internal audits and consulting engagements in accordance with established methodology, and may serve as a primary contact for external reviews. Assignments are generally complex and performed independently with limited direction, and may involve leading a team for larger assignments. Performs and documents project planning (e.g., project budget, relevant background research, scoping risk assessment, and audit/consulting programs). Performs audit procedures (e.g., understanding relevant business / system processes through analysis of available information and interviews, conducting detailed testing, identifying potential risks/issues). Documents work such that another auditor could reasonably come to the same conclusion. Communicates or assists in communicating the status and results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management. May lead exit conferences. Follows up on the status of open management action plans. Pursues relevant professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant academic field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of professional internal/external audit experience with experience in project management roles (including some team leadership experience)
• Any of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other recognized certifications
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office software, or similar pc-based applications providing word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and project management capabilities.
• Knowledge of, and proficiency in applying, auditing, internal control, and risk management principles and leading practices.
• Knowledge of, and proficiency in applying, the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Proficiency in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Proficiency in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
• Proficiency in producing effective verbal and written communications, including presenting findings and recommendations, and active listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• Health care or health insurance experience.
• Knowledge of, and experience reviewing, major BCBSKC business processes and supporting systems (e.g., Facets, BlueCard, FEP, etc.)
• Knowledge of, and experience in reviewing compliance with, Missouri and Kansas insurance laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Provides input to business risk assessments used to develop the annual Internal Audit Plan, which includes both risk-based and mandatory/recurring audit and consulting projects.
• Provides input to potential updates to the Plan during the year to reflect changes in the Company's risk exposure.
• Performs internal audits and consulting engagements in accordance with established methodology, and may serve as a primary contact for external reviews.
• Performs and documents project planning (e.g., project budget, relevant background research, scoping risk assessment, and audit/consulting programs).
• Performs audit procedures (e.g., understanding relevant business / system processes through analysis of available information and interviews, conducting detailed testing, identifying potential risks/issues).
• Documents work such that another auditor could reasonably come to the same conclusion.
• Communicates or assists in communicating the status and results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
• May lead exit conferences.
• Follows up on the status of open management action plans.
• Pursues relevant professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships.

Benefits

• Highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan that both the employee and employer contribute
• Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals
• Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and volunteer time off
• Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program
• Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior