Job description
Job Summary:
The Internal Auditor III works in a self-directed team environment to lead internal audits as defined by management and the Audit Committee with progressive latitude for team goal setting, initiative, and independent judgement on collective work products. Focusing on their own work but assisting and educating Internal Auditor Is and IIs regarding related processes, the Internal Auditor III works to identify and evaluate organizational risk, counsels management on and monitors mitigation action, and supports the development of the annual audit plan.
Essential Functions:
- Lead operational, performance, financial and/or compliance audit project work including business process survey, project planning, risk determination, test work, recommendation development and monitoring and validation of remediation
- Work within a self-directed team environment with limited direct supervision, employing significant creativity in determining efficient and effective ways to achieve audit objectives
- Actively participate in the development and implementation of a risk-based, flexible annual audit plan considering control concerns identified by senior management
- Communicate organizational risks and audit results to business owners through written reports and oral presentations, and provide support and guidance to organizational leadership on effective internal control design and risk mitigation
- Coordinate, monitor, and complete team tasks within agreed upon timeframes and meet individual and team project timelines, which may be aggressive at times
- Influence team prioritization and scheduling of work, problem solving, assignment of tasks, and take initiative when problems arise.
- Demonstrate leadership ability, including informally coaching/mentoring less experienced team members and leading or significantly contributing to team meetings and training
- Identify and make recommendations for continuous improvement of Internal Audit’s processes, tools, and templates
- Reviews work products prepared by other team members and provide value-adding feedback
- Support management in onboarding new team members through mentorship, shadowing, and training of all required functions and processes and influence standards for expected team behaviors
- Develop and maintain productive professional relationships with CareSource staff and management by developing trust and credibility
- Significant interaction with others in differing skillsets (clinical, IT, etc.) and positions throughout CareSource, including interaction with the senior most levels
- Coordinate audit projects as necessary, including CareSource Assurance teams
- Generally conform to IIA standards and maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards, even in difficult or challenging situations
- Willing to accept feedback, coaching and criticism from others, including peers and management both in Internal Audit or outside of Internal Audit, reflect on the information, and adapt when appropriate
- Perform any other job duties as requested
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business management, healthcare administration, accounting or related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), or other graduate degree is preferred
- A minimum of five (5) years of finance, business management, healthcare administration, accounting or related field is required; experience in internal auditing or public accounting is preferred
- Knowledge of audit principles and IIA Standards and Code of Ethics required
- Experience in risk and control assessments is required
- Experience in thoroughly documenting process flows and controls in financial, and/or business operations cycles required
- Experience with Sarbanes Oxley 404 or Model Audit Rule required
- Experience in health care or insurance fields is preferred
Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong communication skills, including proper writing skills adaptable for the audience and purpose; presentation skills for internal or external audiences and senior management; and interpersonal skills sufficient to develop strong professional relationships with CareSource management and staff
- Solid critical thinking skills including professional skepticism and problem resolution
- Data analysis and trending skills and ability to compose and present reports using audit data
- Ability to work in a matrix environment with responsibility for multiple deliverables for multiple functional areas within CareSource
- Team and customer service oriented
- Collaborative mindset and ability to operate in a self-directed team environment with collective accountability
- Strong ability to adapt to changing environment
- Strong self-leadership, organizational, and time management skills
- Driven to proactively seek relevant development, education and training opportunities
- Strong sense of integrity and ethics in performance of all duties
- Takes initiative to identify and influence innovative process improvement
- Self-driven to work independently within a team environment
- Success in working in a self-directed matrixed environment
- Advanced level experience in Microsoft products
Licensure and Certification:
- CIA, CISA, CPA, CMA, CRMA or other appropriate professional licensure or certification is required within 18 months of starting the position
Working Conditions:
- Most work will be performed in an office or virtual setting; however, performing onsite audits may also be necessary depending on assignments
- May be required to sit or stand for extended periods.
This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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