Staff Internal Auditor - Financial & Operational Audit - Hybrid

Overview We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed—our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, innovate. We believe that each award earned, each record broken and each patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. Purpose This position plans and completes assigned portions of audits, investigations, or projects for the organization. The role conducts and documents interviews, performs audit test work, analyzes and presents conclusions to department and organization management, and educates employees and management in internal controls. Key Responsibilities Objectively evaluate the design and effectiveness of client risk‑management processes to reasonably achieve objectives, ensure compliance, and protect company assets. Assist in the coordination, planning, and execution of engagement plans, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities, making recommendations on corrective action, and providing follow‑up to ensure remediation occurs timely. Maintain communications with department and organization leadership, concluding with reporting of results that are accurate, timely, and meaningful to users. Complete projects and assignments by or before agreed‑upon target dates, communicate obstacles, and re‑prioritize schedules to ensure resources are dedicated to highest priorities. Develop working knowledge of laws and industry guidance for establishing, testing, and reporting on assigned areas of the organization, and assist in providing training when applicable. Participate in other departmental goals, activities and assignments, including Quality Improvement initiatives. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Reimbursement/Operations or related field. Preferred: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration. Work Experience Required: Experience gathering information, understanding problems, comprehending complex documents, and seeking cause‑and‑effect relationships that identify underlying issues. Preferred: One year of audit experience in a service‑ or financial‑based industry, preferably in healthcare audit, compliance or operations. Certifications Preferred: CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, or related certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Aptitude to analyze data, people and situations, determine errors and problems, and formulate workable solutions. Computer proficiency and familiarity with standard audit software; knowledge of statistical sampling and audit software CAATs. Good verbal and written skills, including basic interviewing skills; ability to deliver multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of diverse audiences. Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, of all ages, and at all levels of the organization, internally and externally, in a positive manner to influence and build effective relationships and meet shared objectives. Internal control concepts, including control objectives, activities, terminology, and practices; business process analysis and risk assessment practices; knowledge of corporate governance and its relationships with the audit committee, board, and management; generally accepted documentation standards; and operations impacting financial reporting and information technology. Understanding of control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) and IIA Standards & Guidance. Able to function with the highest sense of integrity, exercising unbiased judgment on behalf of the company. Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm; uses effective and efficient means to accomplish tasks, with a focus on continuous improvement. Cooperative spirit in working with others to seek resolution to problems while maintaining a tenacious approach when dealing with risk‑exposure issues. Ability to travel to various clinics or operation centers/sites. Good organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision; hold self and others accountable to meet commitments timely. Job Duties Objectively evaluate design and effectiveness of client risk‑management processes to reasonably achieve objectives, ensure compliance, and protect company assets; determine whether these processes can be relied upon. Assist in the coordination, planning, and execution of engagement plans, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities, making recommendations on corrective action, and providing follow‑up to ensure remediation occurs timely. Maintain communications with department leadership and organization leadership, concluding with reporting of results that are accurate, timely, and meaningful to users; assist in gaining leadership concurrence on observations and risks identified. Complete projects and assignments by or before agreed‑upon target dates, quickly communicate obstacles, re‑prioritize schedules, and re‑evaluate objectives to ensure resources are dedicated to highest priorities. Develop working knowledge of laws and industry guidance for establishing, testing, and reporting on assigned areas of the organization, and assist in providing training when applicable. Participate in other departmental goals, activities and assignments, including Quality Improvement initiatives. Other related duties as required. Travel Travel may be required at the discretion of management. Physical and Environmental Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; generally sedentary work involving sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing. No exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. No occupational risk for communicable diseases. Possible exposure to hazardous medications or waste depending on duties. Equal Opportunity The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health