Internal Audit Manager

Elevance Health•Tampa, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for independently leading, supporting and providing direction to an audit team to execute a continuous risk assessment, complex financial/operational audits, strategy and governance reviews, and other special projects for the enterprise, across all lines of business and functions, in accordance with professional and departmental standards. Supports the audit plan development process through business leadership meetings, identifying risk, and suggesting audits.

Requirements

Requires a BA/BS in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or related field and a minimum of 5 years related experience; or 4 years in public accounting (e.g., Big Four firm); or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Associates in this role are expected to have detailed understanding of auditing concepts and principles, and how to apply them.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems (e.g., Workiva WDesk, Highbond, Audit Board, ServiceNow, etc.).
Experience leading multiple concurrent audits or projects in a complex, matrixed environment.
Experience using data analytics, automation, and/or AI-enabled tools in audit, risk management, compliance, or related functions.
Strong project management, stakeholder management, communication, and remediation follow-up skills.
MBA or CPA/CIA/CISA certification preferred.
Project management, process improvement, and quality oversight background.
Public accounting (e.g., Big Four) audit experience.
Understanding of insurance company operations.

Responsibilities

Direct administration of multiple audit teams across multiple audits including scheduling, resource management, ensuring quality standards are met, and reporting progress to leadership.
Lead assessments of complex processes to identify risks, plan audits, perform testing, interpret deficiencies or exceptions, and collaborate with business partners throughout the process.
Prepare clear and concise audit work papers that summarize scope, methodology and conclusions on assigned audit procedures and provide sufficient evidentiary data to support the work performed in accordance with internal audit methodology, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional standards, and quality expectations.
Present any irregularities or findings to team leadership along with proposed remediation, timelines and summarize results for executive leadership.
Monitor and assess the adequacy of remediation, including evaluating action plans, validating corrective actions, maintaining accurate status reporting, and escalating delays or risks, as needed.
Monitor and coaches audit staff on their audit plans, testing and reporting timely.
Recommends and assists in the development of skills and knowledge.
Leverage data analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools, and GRC platforms, where appropriate, to improve audit efficiency, insight generation, reporting quality, and overall value delivery, while adhering to company policy and responsible use expectations.