Senior IT Auditor

UHS•King of Prussia, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a Fortune 500 company and a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services, is seeking a dynamic Senior IT Auditor for its Corporate Internal Audit department. This role will collaborate with the Assistant Director – IT Internal Audit & Data Analytics to plan, conduct, and report on technology audits, support the IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, and contribute to business process SOX audits. The Senior IT Auditor will also gain expertise in using ACL for data analysis, including scripting and reporting, and ensure audit procedures align with the COBIT Framework and IIA Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Information Technology/Computer Information Systems or related field.
One to three years of related work experience, with at least one year in technology auditing.
Eligible for a professional certification (e.g., CPA, CISA, CISSP) and/or Master’s degree.
Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and audit frameworks and standards, including COSO, COBIT, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
Working knowledge of Windows, AS/400, Word, ACL and Excel.
Familiarity with technology environments including database structures.
Working knowledge of IT audit best practices including access controls, change control, back-up controls, and direct access to data.
Working knowledge of testing automated controls, key reports, spreadsheets, and information produced by the entity (IPE).
Familiarity with diverse business process applications.
Keep current of general business and economic developments and apply that understanding to identify areas of IT audit significance.
Willingness to cross-train and develop proficiency in business process SOX audits and operational audit activities beyond core IT audit responsibilities.
Willingness to develop proficiency in data analytics and its use in continuous monitoring.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrate self-awareness and self-development.
Excellent presentation, relationship building, and interaction skills.
Effective communication skills to discuss audit findings, compensating controls and potential risks.
Ability to work as an independent contributor and a team member.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-supported audit workpapers and reports.
Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to SharePoint environments, SQL, Tableau, and/or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

Aid in planning with various stakeholders to conduct audits of IT general controls, system implementation, business application, and direct access to data.
Provide input in the selection and development of appropriate audit procedures for management approval.
Facilitate and document annual walkthrough meetings with various stakeholders.
Execute audit work programs as assigned in a timely manner and with adequate supporting documentation for test work, findings, and corrective action plans.
Evaluate the effectiveness of controls over information systems and discuss conclusions with management independently, with assistance as needed.
Conduct IT general controls, system implementation, business application, and direct access to data audits.
Exercise sound judgment by considering all of the facts and circumstances involved.
Prepares a summary of issues and drafts a comprehensive audit report that is well-written and supported by the work papers.
Discusses conclusions with various stakeholders.
Execute assignments discreetly, effectively, efficiently and as directed in sensitive or confidential circumstances.
Provide input for aspects of special projects based upon experience.
Develop basic knowledge of ACL functions and scripting.
Assist with staff training to create a positive learning and working environment.
As needed, provide feedback to less experienced staff on their work product.