Internal Audit Consultant

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The role plans and leads audits of internal operational, financial, governance, risk management and compliance processes. The role carries out project level risk assessments, develops and carries out effective and efficient audit programs, develops sound audit recommendations, and drafts audit reports. It contributes to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan. Additionally, the role participates in departmental quality and improvement initiatives including increased use of automated audit technology and techniques. This role contributes to helping ensure compliance with Association policies and stable and capable internal processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, management, or other business disciplines ; or equivalent work experience
4+ Years internal audit experience including financial and operational auditing.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills. (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Advanced knowledge of Audit Methodology
Advanced knowledge of IIA Standards
Advanced knowledge of COSO
Advanced written and oral communication, project management, research, and analysis skills.
Intermediate data analytic and automated audit technique skills.
Knowledge of financial and business systems (e.g. Workday, etc.) to carry out audit procedures.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Institute of Internal Auditors OR Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - ACFE OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Various OR Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) - IIA
Minimum of 4 years of internal audit experience including financial and operational auditing
Experience supervising audit projects

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is highly desired
Advanced experience conducting integrated operational / IT audits is highly desired.
Familiarity with healthcare, managed care, or insurance industry experience, which demonstrates conceptual knowledge of BCBSA business.
Familiarity with system / process implementation audits, information security risks, third party risk management, and fraud / ethics considerations
Familiarity with program management and Agile development concepts

Responsibilities

Executes and documents audit procedures in accordance with BCBSA and professional standards to ensure risks are appropriately identified, associated audit procedures are applied and related controls are designed and operating to mitigate the identified risks.
Leads concurrent audits of internal operational, financial, governance, risk management and compliance processes.
Develops project level risk assessments and audit programs.
Prepares and communicates preliminary drafts of audit findings, recommendations, and audit reports in a timely manner.
Contributes to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan by participating in interviews with management, as well as compiling and analyzing risks with Internal Audit Leadership.
Participates on project teams to perform special projects, research, training, and process improvement when applicable.