Staff Internal Auditor - Financial & Operational Audit - Hybrid

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

This job plans and completes assigned portions of audits, investigations or projects for the entire organization. The position conducts and documents interviews, performs and documents audit test work, and analyzes and presents conclusions to department and organization management. The incumbents educates and assists employees and management in applying and improving internal controls. This job demonstrates actions consistent with company "Expectations" as duties are performed on a daily basis. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Reimbursement/Operations or related field
Experience gathering information, understanding problems, comprehending complex documents, and seeking out cause-and-effect relationships that identify underlying issues or problems.
Aptitude to analyze data, people and situations, determine errors and problems in the data, and formulate workable and practical solutions.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with standard audit software; knowledge of statistical sampling and audit software CAAT’s
Good verbal and written skills, including basic interviewing skills.
Ability to deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of differing audiences.
Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, of all ages, and at all levels of the organization, both internal and external, in a positive manner to influence and build effective relationships and meet shared objectives.
Internal control concepts, specifically knowledgable e of control objectives, control activities, terminology, and practices; business process analysis and risk assessment practices; the role of corporate governance and its relationships with the audit committee, board, and executive and operating management; generally accepted documentation standards; and the operations that impact financial reporting and information technology.
Understanding of control frameworks (COSO model, COBIT model) and IIA Standards & Guidance.
Able to function with the highest sense of integrity, exercising unprejudiced and unbiased judgment on behalf of the company's welfare.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Uses the most effective and efficient means to accomplish tasks, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Cooperative spirit in working with others in seeking resolution to problems balanced with a tenacious approach when dealing with risk-exposure issues.
The ability to travel to various clinics or operation centers/sites
Good organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments timely.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration
One year of audit experience in a service- or financial-based industry, preferably in healthcare audit, compliance or operations.
CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA or related certification

Responsibilities

Objectively evaluates design and effectiveness of client risk management processes to reasonably achieve objectives, ensure compliance, and protect company assets; determines whether these processes can be relied upon.
Assists in the coordination, planning, and execution of engagement plans, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities, making recommendations on corrective action, and providing follow-up to ensure remediation occurs in a timely manner.
As appropriate to assignments, maintains communications with department leadership, and organization leadership, concluding with reporting of results that are accurate, timely, and meaningful to users.
Assists in gaining leadership concurrence on observations and risks identified.
Completes projects and assignments by or before the agreed-upon target date.
Quickly communicates obstacles to achieving target completion date, reprioritizes schedules, and reevaluates objectives to ensure resources are dedicated to highest priorities.
Develops working knowledge of laws and industry guidance for establishing, testing, and reporting on assigned areas of the organization, and assists in providing training when applicable.
Participates in other departmental goals, activities and assignments, including Quality Improvement initiatives.
Other related duties as required.
Travel required at the discretion of Management.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.