Senior Internal Auditor
About The Position
The Senior Internal Auditor supports Internal Audit leadership in planning and executing an enterprise-wide, risk-based audit plan covering operational, IT, financial, and compliance activities. The role provides insights into organizational processes, promotes alignment with organizational expectations, regulatory standards, and leading practices, and supports continuous improvement. The Senior Internal Auditor upholds organizational, professional, and ethical standards; performs work in accordance with relevant internal audit standards and principles; and works independently under general supervision, exercising initiative and sound judgment. The position requires technical knowledge and a collaborative mindset. The Senior Internal Auditor works across functions and engages with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The role may also participate in consultative or advisory special projects without assuming management responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in auditing, business, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience, such as internal audit, public accounting, SOX, compliance, or healthcare operations.
- Working knowledge of Internal Audit professional standards, including The IIA; recognized internal control frameworks such as COSO; and risk assessment practices.
- Working knowledge of information technology and cybersecurity risks and controls.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to discuss audit work and support audit results confidently and clearly with management.
- Ability to understand complex processes, think critically to assess risks, and identify relevant insights.
- Proficiency in data analytics and willingness to apply technology and automation to improve audit work and insights.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public accounting (Big 4 is a plus), internal audit, SOX, and/or the healthcare industry.
- A professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CHIAP, CFE, or equivalent, or actively pursuing one.
- Familiarity with healthcare operations and industry regulatory requirements and standards such as HIPAA, CMS, and quality ratings.
- Experience with audit management software, data analytics tools, GRC tools, and ERP systems.
- Experience working in fast-paced organizations with rapid growth and frequent change.
Responsibilities
- Assist Internal Audit leadership in developing and executing annual enterprise-wide, risk-based audit plans.
- Identify relevant and emerging risks, control objectives, and existing controls using recognized frameworks such as COSO and accepted risk assessment techniques; propose appropriate audit scopes and objectives.
- Perform and lead audits from planning through reporting, including risk assessments, process and control walkthroughs, control design evaluations, test-plan development, independent testing, analyses, and documentation.
- Interview stakeholders, gather and evaluate relevant information and supporting evidence, and document details supporting evidence-based conclusions.
- Analyze test results; assess control design and operating effectiveness; and identify and document audit issues, root causes, and risk implications.
- Use data analytics, technology tools, authorized emerging AI-enabled capabilities, and automation to improve efficiency and insights.
- Manage audit timelines and deadlines.
- Communicate audit results through clear, concise written reports and oral presentations.
- Provide practical, cost-conscious, value-added recommendations to strengthen controls and implement leading practices.
- Track management action and mitigation plans from completed audits through regular follow-up and validation.
- Lead discussions and meetings with stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle and maintain cross-functional relationships.
- Participate in consultative or advisory special projects and ad hoc engagements, which may include system implementations, policy or regulatory changes, readiness assessments, process changes, or emerging issues.
- Support Internal Audit department initiatives and activities as assigned.
- Stay current on healthcare risks, regulatory requirements, the organization’s business, auditing best practices, and professional standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and technology, and share knowledge and leading practices with the Internal Audit team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
