Senior Auditor - Internal Audit

The Senior Auditor contributes to the Internal Audit Department's effort in helping the institution achieve its goals by gathering and analyzing information utilizing a disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management and control processes.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, and three years of experience in auditing, accounting, process improvement, financial analysis, data analytics or financial/business/patient care operations within a healthcare environment. One of the following certifications strongly preferred: CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CGAP or CPHIMS.
Conducts Audits

• Represents Internal Audit in a professional manner.
• Performs fieldwork activities and conducts client interviews and other client interactions independently on smaller, less complex engagements; identifies risks and related controls, including fraud risks, during planning and fieldwork; identifies preliminary issues and evaluates audit evidence using analytical skills; actively participates in risk assessment activities and independently validates identified controls; documents work papers in accordance with applicable standards.
• Completes smaller projects independently. Identifies appropriate client contacts during planning and fieldwork; schedules timely client meetings; prepares questions aligned with the meeting agenda; demonstrates effective listening skills to gather information; and subsequently provides focused and reliable information to team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure success of the team.
• Arrives at supportable conclusions based on sufficient evidence documented in working papers in accordance with applicable standards.

Time Management

• Proactively communicates status of project to team.
• Effectively and efficiently completes assignments within established budgets and completes assignments within established budgets and deadlines.
• Monitors own time and meets agreed upon project milestones.

Audit Reporting and Communication with Management

• Communicates in a timely manner with clients to ensure identified issues are accurate. Independently documents the initial observation and recommendation to mitigate risks and improve controls for assigned areas.
• Fosters relationships with Process Owners.
• Keeps the client and Internal Audit Management apprised of issues throughout the audit.
• For smaller projects, prepares draft of audit report.

REQUIREMENTS
Required Education: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
Required Experience: Three years of experience in auditing, accounting, process improvement, financial analysis, data analytics, or financial/business/patient care operations in a healthcare environment to include one year of direct auditing experience. With preferred degree, one year of direct auditing experience.
Preferred Experience: Internal auditing experience gained in a healthcare or educational institution.
Preferred Certification: One of the following audit related certifications:

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information & Management Systems (CPHIMS) by The Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Certified Governmental Auditing Professional (CGAP) by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

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Additional Information

• Science Jobs: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 89,000
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 71,000
• Employee Status: Regular
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Requisition ID: 158114
• Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
• Work Week: Days
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 107,000
• Fund Type: Hard

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