Internal Audit Manager

We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join the Office of Internal Audit. In addition to performing the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Internal Auditor, will,

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the area of Operational auditing and the Healthcare industry.
• Serve as a technical expert to other audit staff and manage multiple complex audits and audit staff.
• Partner with Internal Audit leadership (Chief Audit Officer, Executive Director Operational Audits, and Associate Director) to manage day-to-day workflow of audit staff and overall completion of assigned internal audit plan.
• Develop and provide training to audit staff as needed.
• In collaboration with Internal Audit leadership, researches and implements improvements to audit operating procedures congruous to the operation of the Internal Audit Office.
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the management and execution of multiple projects.
• Represent Department on assigned management committees.
• In collaboration with Internal Audit leadership directly participate in the development of the annual internal audit plan.

Performs assigned duties in accordance with the accepted professional standards requiring

• Independence and objectivity.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards, proper financial and administrative control procedures and good business practices, and
• Ability to assess risk, relative to the proper application of controls.
• Promotes Department image through quality work, sharing knowledge and professional dealings and maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Serve as a leader and a role model.

Reports To

• Associate Director, Executive Director Internal Audits or Chief Audit Officer

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for internal audit planning in assigned areas including performing effective risk assessments and meeting with management to support the development of the annual audit plan.
• Oversees a portion of the Departmental annual audit plan, working with Executive Director Operational Audits and/or Associate Directors in collaboration with other managers to plan and staff audit projects.
• Manages multiple projects or single projects in complex environments supporting the overall completion of the annual audit plan. For all assigned work, responsible for overseeing the execution of the audit, from audit planning through reporting.
• Plans complex internal audits by gathering specific relevant background information (such as financial results, and policies and procedures) from the Institution’s information systems, web-based and other information sources. Utilizes organizational and regulatory knowledge to identify audit constraints and shape priorities. Negotiates audit parameters with Executive Director Operational Audits and/or Associate Directors. Ensure that all team members understand their individual roles and responsibilities.
• Designs appropriate internal audit programs and time budgets based upon the review and evaluation of underlying financials and business risks. Oversees the development of the internal audit program for projects in assigned audit plan.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business and audit-related software to conduct internal audit work as well as the extraction of relevant business data and its analysis using computer assisted auditing techniques, such as ACL software.
• Ensures that all projects in the assigned audit plan address appropriate risks identified and concludes on risk management strategies, considering industry best practices and cost benefit.
• Prepares clear and concise working papers and other documentation supporting discussions, operational facts and results of testing to justify conclusions. Reviews and approves all workpapers on projects in the assigned audit plan.
• Communicates recommendations to management through logical, clear and concise written and oral means to gain understanding and agreement on audit issues and commitment to implement corrective action.
• Performs or oversees follow-up internal audits to evaluate management’s implementation of action plans. Monitors overall status of open issues and holds accountable assigned staff to ensure timely validation.
• Monitors status of assigned audit plan and reports that progress to the Associate Directors and/or Executive Director Operational Audits timely and regularly.
• Evaluates feedback from customers, as well as lessons learned meetings, and identifies possible areas for improvement. Implements changes in future audits, as needed.
• Oversees the activities of multiple internal audit teams to ensure effective utilizati