Senior Internal Auditor

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for identifying and assessing operational, compliance, and financial risks across a variety of business functions at Community Health Choice and evaluating the design of processes and controls. The Senior Internal Auditor determines whether organizational areas are performing in accordance with internal process, controls or established regulatory requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

50% Independently lead and execute operational, compliance, financial and investigative audits that may require in-depth evaluation and judgement. Responsible for assessing audit risk(s), developing audit scope, audit objectives and audit work plan/program. Understand business processes and underlying systems, conduct interviews and process walkthroughs, and perform audit procedures to assess operational efficiency and effectiveness. Utilized available analytics and visualization tools in the execution of audit activities (when possible). Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to stakeholders, with minimum revisions from Manager and Senior Director of Internal Audit. Identify audit issues and root causes and make practical recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders on remediation plans. Work with business partners to remediate outstanding issues. Assist in planning and conducting the company’s SOX program including risk assessment procedures, leading and executing walkthroughs, and effectiveness testing. Perform and document testing and walkthroughs of processes and controls, with appropriate validation. Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, tolerance for uncertainty, and ability to be agile and adaptable. Independently, document work is performed in line with Department requirements and IIA Standards. Maintain supporting documentation and evidence in work papers in support of all report observations/findings. 25% Prepare well written and concise audit reports and communicate findings to stakeholders. Identify audit issues and root causes and make practical recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders on remediation plans. Make practical recommendations for process improvements while ensuring that recommendations reflect an understanding of the business and are clearly presented to and agreed to by management. Communicate results of audit projects to management and operations personnel directly involved with audit area in a timely manner. Conduct audit follow-up activities. Work with business partners to remediate outstanding issues. 15% Build effective working relationships and trust with business partners across the organization. Exhibit strong technical and communication skills necessary to navigate a complex environment. Set deadlines for the completion of projects and monitor project timelines against budget. Proactively communicate status of audits to Internal Audit leadership and team. Provide ongoing updates to stakeholders, including leadership, regarding the status of projects. 10% • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Reports to Position Title: Manager of Internal Audit

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Master’s degree in accounting or related fields (i.e., Finance, Business) Work Experience (Years and Area): Minimum of Four (4) to six (6) years of internal audit experience with a focus on compliance (SOX), financial, or operational auditing Management/ Leadership Experience: leading audit engagements with limited supervision and coordinating audit activities, as applicable. Audit & Analytical Competencies: Demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills to assess complex business processes, identify risks, and evaluate control effectiveness. Independently led audits across all phases of the audit lifecycle, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, issue development, and reporting. Software Proficiencies: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel data analysis and reporting. Other: Working knowledge of auditing techniques and standards (i.e., International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing) Understanding of the risk and controls associated with business processes and ability to identify those risks and controls Continuing education required, such as participation in professional audit organizations (IIA, AHIA, HCCA, etc.) Preferred: CIA, CPA, or relevant certification preferred Public Accounting/Big 4 and/or Healthcare industry experience a plus Prior experience serving as lead auditor preferred Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Visio, ACL, data analytic tools preferred Experience using Electronic Audit Work Paper Software such as Audit Board, Teammate, etc. a plus Experience with SOX, MAR, or regulatory compliance environment preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health Choice