Senior Analyst, National Risk & Controls (SOX Audit) - REMOTE

Molina Healthcare•Long Beach, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides senior level analyst support for risk-based process design initiatives - leveraging a depth of internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), information technology and/or business experience to interpret significance of assessment findings, identify process improvement opportunities, develop risk based programs, and strengthen overall corporate governance and mitigate business risk. Essential Job Duties In conjunction with leadership, supports formalization of the universe of risks - performing enterprise risk assessments, communicating areas for management focus, developing the annual risk-based internal process plan, supporting programs and assisting planned internal audit activities Provides project management support and assists in performing business process assessments, technology risk assessments and enterprise resource controls (ERP)/accounting controls reviews. Identifies, assesses and solves complex business problems. Reviews the effectiveness of internal control design and recommends improvements as warranted. Provides project management support and assists in performing financial, operational and information system assessments throughout the business. Prepares work papers, writes reports and completes deliverables in a timely manner to adequately and clearly document testing and support conclusions. Provides project management and assists with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance audits in accordance with relevant departmental policies and procedures and other established SOX standards as appropriate. Supports a “business value-add” approach to internal audits by collaborating with process/function owners to identify best practices and process improvement opportunities. Documents, evaluates, and analyzes diverse, complex organizational functions and processes that identify controls to facilitate the development of value-added accounting and finance systems related business processes and control improvement recommendations. Conducts process assessments of specified areas and identifies areas of improvement. Assists in or executes special projects or internal controls consultations on major business projects for accounting/finance leadership as requested. Monitors the follow-up, tracking and completion status of all identified findings and recommendations. Practices and encourages professional development and teamwork within the accounting/finance department. Stays current on developments in the accounting and auditing industry and within the business. Acts as an escalation point for issues raised by auditors. Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives to automate accounting processes including reconciliation of data, reporting and analysis. Mentors and coaches junior team members.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related audit experience, preferably in an internal audit function, and at least 2 years in information technology (IT) development and/or data analysis, or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems or related field.
Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act; experience performing SOX testing, and business process SOX experience.
Expertise with audit procedures and standards, risk components and assessment, control analysis and internal controls.
Critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products, key skills in Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)/applicable software program(s) proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Auditing and/or health care or managed care experience.
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent information technology (IT) certification.

Responsibilities

Supports formalization of the universe of risks - performing enterprise risk assessments, communicating areas for management focus, developing the annual risk-based internal process plan, supporting programs and assisting planned internal audit activities
Provides project management support and assists in performing business process assessments, technology risk assessments and enterprise resource controls (ERP)/accounting controls reviews.
Identifies, assesses and solves complex business problems.
Reviews the effectiveness of internal control design and recommends improvements as warranted.
Provides project management support and assists in performing financial, operational and information system assessments throughout the business.
Prepares work papers, writes reports and completes deliverables in a timely manner to adequately and clearly document testing and support conclusions.
Provides project management and assists with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance audits in accordance with relevant departmental policies and procedures and other established SOX standards as appropriate.
Supports a “business value-add” approach to internal audits by collaborating with process/function owners to identify best practices and process improvement opportunities.
Documents, evaluates, and analyzes diverse, complex organizational functions and processes that identify controls to facilitate the development of value-added accounting and finance systems related business processes and control improvement recommendations.
Conducts process assessments of specified areas and identifies areas of improvement.
Assists in or executes special projects or internal controls consultations on major business projects for accounting/finance leadership as requested.
Monitors the follow-up, tracking and completion status of all identified findings and recommendations.
Practices and encourages professional development and teamwork within the accounting/finance department.
Stays current on developments in the accounting and auditing industry and within the business.
Acts as an escalation point for issues raised by auditors.
Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives to automate accounting processes including reconciliation of data, reporting and analysis.
Mentors and coaches junior team members.