Senior Analyst, Internal Audit and Controls

HF Management Services•New York, NY

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Internal Controls will be responsible for the completion of assigned internal audit projects (internal audits and department projects) for Healthfirst, and for other tasks as assigned by Internal Audit Leadership. This is a Hybrid role that will report to our corporate office at 100 Church Street. The role involves creating and maintaining detailed project plans, managing project execution, resources, and overall coordination efforts to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to budget. The position will also conduct internal audit projects to provide assurance regarding the proper functioning of financial and operational internal controls, determine the scope, objectives, and procedures for assigned projects, prepare accurate and well-written internal audit reports, document all audit work papers, and follow up on corrective actions. Additionally, the role requires developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key business points of contact. The role also includes testing and evaluating the operating effectiveness of Model Audit Rule (MAR) related controls, supporting the evaluation of un-remediated year-end MAR deficiencies, and driving the completion of the assigned testing plan, ensuring compliance with MAR and IA standards.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or audit from an accredited institution.
2+ years of relevant accounting/auditing experience
Thorough understanding of internal controls, accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley/Model Audit Rule compliance.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Internal audit or public accounting experience
Health Insurance industry experience beneficial
Strong process analysis, risk and control identification, negotiation and problem solving skills.
Solid organizational skills including attention to details and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced/changing environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities.
Excellent communication (verbal, written), presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
CIA, CPA, CFE, and/or other relevant certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains a detailed project plan for all aspects of the project based on project impacts
Manages project execution, resources and overall coordination efforts to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to budget.
Conduct internal audit projects to provide assurance regarding the proper functioning of financial and operational internal controls.
Determine the scope, objectives and procedures for assigned projects
Prepare accurate and well-written internal audit reports summarizing audit observations and recommendations.
Document all audit work papers for sufficiency and adequacy in supporting the conclusions reached.
Follow up on corrective actions taken to address reported internal audit observations.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key business points of contact.
Test and evaluate the operating effectiveness of Model Audit Rule related controls.
Support the evaluation of un-remediated year-end Model Audit Rule (MAR) deficiencies through impact analyses and other documentation.
Drive completion of assigned testing plan including tracking and communicating testing progress, adhering to deadlines, and ensuring testing are MAR and IA compliant.