Internal Auditor (Open to hiring at Senior level)

Company Description

Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today! 

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Job Description

Use Your Strengths at Wellmark on our Internal Audit team!  

Wellmark is currently adding to their Internal Audit team. We are open to the level in which we hire. As a member of our Internal Audit team, you will report to the Director of Internal Audit Services, performing intermediate-to-complex level financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits to help manage risk and identify issues that require resolution. You will be expected to apply knowledge, skills, and experiences over a broad range of financially and operationally significant corporate and divisional functions and related business transaction processing functions. 

Ideal candidates value stakeholder relationships and have a demonstrated history of serving as a trusted business partner and effective consultant. You are interested in building upon your understanding of the industry and business to help inform strategic direction and have a knack for developing business/financial acumen. Lastly, you have strong critical-thinking capabilities with a desire to lead from where you sit.   

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field  
• Minimum of 1 year of auditing experience 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while exhibiting strong attention to detail and prioritization skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships of collaboration and trust 
• Proven analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and make recommendations 
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to concisely communicate findings of an audit 
• Ability to think critically using strong business knowledge and perspective to synthesize complex information 
• Some degree of understanding relevant regulations and business rules pertaining to the role while identifying and managing risk 
• Travel required up to 5% 
• Master’s degree OR professional designation – including CFE, CPA, and CIA – OR the ability to actively pursue/obtain the license/master’s degree within 12 months of hire. 

Preferred: 

• Professional designation (CFE, CPA, CIA) or master's degree 

Additional Information

Professional designation – including but not limited to CFE, CPA, and CIA – or ability to actively pursue/obtain the license within 12 months of hire 

a. Performs intermediate to complex level financial, operational, IT and compliance audits with the objective of assessing compliance with operating policies and procedures, evaluating existing internal controls, and ensuring the use of sound business practices. 

b. Assess risk and apply results to the prioritization of audit projects and objectives. Develop audit programs that will effectively test the level of risk that has been addressed with compensating controls within the assigned business area. 

c. Coordinates multiple audit projects, including issue identification and coordination of corrective action plans in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidance. 

d. Independently identifies, evaluates, and provides recommendations for internal control issues and departures from operating procedures and standards to mitigate risks and improve efficiency. 

e. Compiles and maintains audit documentation in appropriate files, databases, and systems to support audit work performed, conclusions/issues identified, and recommendations/action plans. 

f. Prepare and present formal oral and written reports on audit findings. Formulate recommendations which are appropriate, practical, and cost effective. Participate in exit conferences as appropriate and follow-up to ensure issues are resolved. 

g. Documents audit results in an effective and organized manner consistent with established department standards. Abide by the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics. 

h. Provides assistance to the compa