Lead Internal Audit Analyst

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job executes operational, regulatory and compliance audits and advisory engagements to determine whether Highmark Health and its subsidiaries controls and governance processes, as designed and operated by management, are adequate and functioning.  Plans and conducts complex audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing audit criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting the financial status and operating procedures of the organization.  Leads and provides guidance to team members, and mentors less experienced team members, prioritizing and assigning tasks to team members within the audit plan. Additionally, reviews work of others to ensure audit is completed in accordance with departmental standards, and ensures that issues are escalated appropriately.  Includes the oversight of a group of internal exempt and/or matrixed employees and contractors that serve on the program(s) to deliver solutions for the business. Analyzes complex data and prepares reports on findings and recommends improvements in policies, procedures, and internal controls and assists outside auditors in audits of organization's operations. Recognized as subject matter expert in field, knowledgeable of emerging trends and industry practices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and provide guidance to teams and mentors  staff by creating a positive working environment through the building of solid relationships with team members; monitoring of workloads of all team members; adjustment and redistribution of assignments accordingly to promote work/life quality, the taking into account of team members 'capabilities and needs and meeting of client expectations.
• Lead engagement initiation and planning activities for operational, regulator and compliance audits across the Highmark Health Enterprise; including approving audit programs to support the audit objectives of identified audits, identifying and assessing customer needs and acquiring a detailed understanding of business objectives.
• Conduct execution of multiple engagements in progress at various stages of completion to ensure audit objectives are met,  controls within a process  are evaluated, and risks appropriately addressed.  Formulate engagement conclusions and facilitate customer acceptance of deliverables.
• Lead resource and project planning strategies, decision making, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with customers throughout the organization. Interacts on a regular basis with business unit leadership and senior leadership throughout the Highmark Health enterprise.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration/Management, Information Systems or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree. 

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 6 years in Public Accounting, Internal Auditing, Consulting, or a comparable position within a Corporate Finance function.

Preferred

• 3 - 5 years in the Healthcare/Insurance Industry

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred (one or more of the following)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Non-Specific
• Certified Interal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

SKILLS

• Knowledge of internal audit functions, including the ability to apply auditing (GAAS), accounting (GAAP) and or industry standards to the evaluation of operational/financial/compliance audits
• Exhibiting effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building and staying current with relevant audit/accounting and industry guidance
• Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain business relationships and develop solutions, emphasizing a client-based focus to understand and respond appropriately to business requirements
• Strong relationship building skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team
•  Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units

Language (Other than English)

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