Internal Auditor (Information Technology, Accounting, Clinical)

Position Title:

Internal Auditor (Information Technology, Accounting, Clinical)

Department:

Ethics and Compliance

Job Description:

General Description:

The Internal Auditor reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and operational data, including compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, to study and evaluate the business process. The Auditor evaluates and communicates the efficiency and effectiveness of the study. Final results are reported to OU Health operational leaders through written communications for process improvement and action planning.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Performs audits and special projects to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of OU Health operations and compliance with laws, government regulations, and OU Health policies and procedures.

• Applies knowledge of, and demonstrates, the OU Health Way.

• Possesses understanding of OU Health operations, accounting principles, and department policies and procedures.

• Contributes towards audit work plan development (to include identification of key risks, nature/size of sampling routines, project steps, project budget, and target completion date) related to a wide variety of risk topics under the direction of the AVP of Internal Audit.

• Researches project topics and demonstrates an understanding of the business to be served.

• Communicates, both orally and in writing, with auditees to advise and comment on current, needed, or planned programs and operations.

• Maintains independence and objectivity related to assignments.

• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with the auditee and others within OU Health and externally.

• Provides training as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level 1 Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or related field required.

Experience: No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None.

Level 2 Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or related field required.
Experience: 3 years of experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, or similar role required.
Certification/License/Registration Requirements: One of the following required within 1 year of hire:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the American Institute of CPAs
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) issued by IIA.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) issued by Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Level 3 Minimum Requirements:

Education: Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or related field required.

Experience: 5 years of experience in Internal Audit or Compliance required.

Certification/License/Registration Requirements: One of the following required at hire:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the American Institute of CPAs

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) issued by IIA.

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) issued by Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with one or more areas: Information Technology (IT), Accounting, or Clinical

• IT:

  • In-depth knowledge regarding SOX, NIST, ISO 27001, and/or other frameworks

  • Ability to discuss IT controls, frameworks, and processes in-depth

  • Awareness of emerging technologies, governance, and risks

• Accounting

  • Knowledge regarding financial statements, records, and transactions

  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and/or other accounting standards

• Clinical

  • Knowledge regarding clinic