Internal Auditor

Job Description

Job Summary

An Internal Auditor evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and financial and operational processes across senior living, pharmacy, and therapy service lines. The role conducts operational and financial audits, including SOX testing, to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and accounting standards. It uses data analysis to identify risks, inefficiencies, and control gaps, and communicates findings and recommendations to leadership. Responsibilities also include reviewing financial records, assessing compliance, supporting fraud investigations, and traveling to campuses for onsite audits

Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs internal audits and risk assessments enterprise-wide to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations, compiling detailed reports with recommendations for communication to management, executive leadership, and the audit committee.

• Conducts operational audits across senior living, pharmacy, and therapy service lines to evaluate regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and adherence to company policy. Operational audits may include payroll, resident trust fund, employee expense reimbursement, purchasing and revenue cycle and claims reviews amongst other risk-based audits identified.

• Completes SOX internal control testing and required remediation, which may include financial accounting transactions and/or IT general controls (ITGCs).

• Utilizes data analytics tools and techniques to analyze data for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies, while identifying trends, anomalies, and areas of risk across audit engagements.

• Participates in pre-audit surveys and examines accounting, statistical, and operational records entity-wide, including books of original entry; interviews individuals and analyzes financial and operational data to ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with accepted accounting procedures, applicable laws, and regulations; identifies areas for subsequent audit and prepares specific audit plans with estimated time requirements.

• Prepares and reviews reports of audit findings and recommendations, and provides ongoing advice and resources to management to support process monitoring, improvement, and guidance around implementation.

• Develops and implements best practices within the internal audit function.

• Travels to campuses to perform operational audits and educate campus personnel on policy and procedures.

• Cooperates with outside auditors in any undertaking that may expedite their work.

• Conducts special studies, such as those required to discover mechanics of detected fraud and to develop controls for fraud prevention.

• Supports the organization's AI/RPA governance and emerging technology initiatives as they relate to internal controls and audit processes.

• Participates collaboratively in staff meetings, committees, projects, and teams to resolve conflicts and meet organizational goals.

• Maintains awareness of laws and regulations, keeping abreast of current changes that may affect financial compliance.

• Completes assignments on time with attention to urgency.

• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.

• Conserves resources by adhering to financial stewardship using prudent judgment related to expenses incurred by the Company.

• Others duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor Degree

Experience: 0-1 years

Licenses and Certifications

CPA, CIA, or CISA certifications or desire to attain certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.