Senior Internal Auditor

Job Summary

The Internal Audit (IA) team provides assurance to management and the Finance and Audit Committee that the organization's internal control structure is operating effectively and efficiently to reduce financial, operational and compliance risks to an acceptable level. IA's objectives are to provide these assurance and consulting activities in a manner designed to add value and improve organizational operations and risk management. An individual in this role will provide guidance and support to junior IA team members in the completion of assigned projects and perform reviews of work completed as directed by IA management, as outlined in the audit plan. The IA Senior Auditor is expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency and productivity in the provision of these services and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The IA Senior Auditor will also participate actively and assist the IA Management team in conducting quality assurance reviews of completed projects as part of the IA's quality assurance program.

Essential Functions

• Contributes to audit plan development through participation in risk and audit brainstorms. Takes a lead role for scoping audit engagements and refining audit objectives that align with the approved audit plan. Evaluates organizational risks through the planning, execution and reporting of operational, financial and/or compliance audits. Identifies risks and controls, including general technology risks/controls, and develops audit procedures for complex engagements with limited oversight from the audit lead/IA Management. Independently executes complex audit procedures. Reviews workpapers and audit observations prepared by audit team ensuring adequate supporting documentation for audit conclusions and findings.
• Project Management – Responsible for establishing key project milestones, proactively tracking progress, communicating barriers/constraints with the audit lead/IA management and providing oversight to junior members of the engagement team.
• Audit Result Reporting, Follow-up and Communication - Recommends corrective actions and performs follow-up on any outstanding corrective actions associated with internal or external audit activities until such actions are deemed complete and the risk is mitigated or eliminated. When necessary, works with the business to make appropriate adjustments to action plans and timelines; and proactively escalates to business and department management when expectations are not met.
• Business Relationship Management - Interacts with all levels of management throughout the organization. Establishes effective business relationships and raises the level of risk and control awareness within the organization.
• Professional Competency - Keeps current with continuing professional education requirements as required; trends and developments in audit profession, information technology and health care industry; and auditing and technology standards. Actively participates in professional societies.
• Coaching & Development – Contributes to the development of less-experienced auditors through coaching and project feedback. When applicable, assists in training or orientation of new auditors.
• Department Performance – Challenges the status quo and brings awareness to opportunities for change. Actively participates in the generation of innovative & creative ideas to formulate new/improved audit approaches, tools & techniques. Understands and conforms to professional standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of combined relevant experience experience in audit, compliance, risk management, process improvement, healthcare, finance, and/or information technology.
• 2 years of relevant experience in an audit function/role
• One of the following certifications upon hire:
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Institute of Internal Auditors or
  • Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners or
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - State of Michigan or
  • Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional (CHIAP) –Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors

Preferred

• Risk-based auditing experience in internal audit and/or public accounting.
• Experience with a large or mid-sized healthcare organization, health plan or insurance company

About Corewell Health

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