Internal Audit Consultant - Eden Prairie, MN
About The Position
This position assists in managing internal audit and risk management consulting activity within designated specialty areas. It leads financial and business process audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness, and efficiency of business controls and financial information, as well as compliance with laws and regulations. The role develops and executes internal audits, including planning, documenting control procedures, testing, and reporting under professional and departmental standards. Audit work includes financial audits such as Sarbanes-Oxley testing and operational projects. The consultant prepares complete, accurate workpapers, meets project timelines, reviews others’ work, recommends improvements, and helps allocate resources to meet deadlines. The role also identifies audit issues, analyzes root causes, proposes practical corrective solutions, supports complex issues, leads project teams, follows up on audit action plans, and participates in departmental or company special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of relevant business experience.
- Understanding of auditing concepts and principles and how to apply them.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing an audit, assurance, or risk-related certification.
- At least 3 years of accounting or auditing experience.
- Understanding of internal control concepts and their practical application.
- Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience.
- Healthcare industry or public accounting experience.
- Experience in health insurance systems.
- Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills and ability to work effectively with a team.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Desire to make a positive impact and ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute internal audits, including audit planning, detailing control procedures, testing, and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
- Perform financial audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley testing, and operational projects.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and complete workpapers in accordance with department quality standards, and meet project timelines and deliverable due dates.
- Review work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement, and ensure resources are allocated to meet project deadlines.
- Identify audit issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend practical corrective solutions.
- Serve as a key resource on complex issues while motivating and leading project teams.
- Follow up on assigned audit report action plans as necessary to confirm business partners completed agreed-upon actions.
- Participate in special projects undertaken by the department or company.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
