The Senior Internal Auditor performs complex-level professional internal auditing work. Work involves leading or conducting performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization's management and staff; and providing key input to development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan. This position is responsible for assessment reviews to determine if functional areas are conducting operations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policies and procedures The work involves providing consulting services to the organization's management and staff to ensure financial and operational risks are identified and covered. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensures all internal audit activities carried out or supervised are in compliance with The IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). Works independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?
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Responsibilities
Identifies and evaluates the organization's audit risk areas and provides key input to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
Provides proactive consulting and facilitation on risk, control, and governance processes for those areas under review.
Performs operational, compliance, and financial audits in accordance with Internal Auditing Standards; performs risk evaluation by surveying business function, computer system, and internal control activity to determine the nature of operations and adequacy of internal controls.
Prepares and executes audit engagement plans related to complex audits and special projects.
Documents and performs audit procedures following the department's audit method. Carries out audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers in accordance with department's procedures; including developing concise, clear and comprehensive narratives to accurately and effectively understand the process being audited.
Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
Possess a thorough understanding of processes and controls.
Identifies problems and prioritizes situations, which require urgent attention.
Possess advanced knowledge of internal controls across the various Healthcare cycles.
Maintains composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
Manages and tracks time to accomplish audit projects within budget and continually communicates with supervisor and auditee.
Perform follow ups on action plans until completion.
Assists external auditors in support of their audits.
Performs related work as assigned by audit management
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university.
A master degree preferred.
At least five years of full-time experience in internal auditing or external auditing.
External or internal audit experience required.
CIA or CPA required.
Previous healthcare experience desirable.
Knowledge of IDEA or ability to work with data mining tools.
Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
Knowledge of the Standards and Code of Ethics.
Knowledge of Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), Purchase Card Industry (PCI) regulations and Internal Revenue regulations pertaining to Healthcare organizations.
Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques and control frameworks.
Knowledge of healthcare industry programs, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Knowledge of quality assessments
Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud.
Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems while collaborating with management.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Outlook and Access. Knowledge Data analytics software, including ACL or IDEA regarded as a plus.
Strong skills in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.
Detail oriented, able to coordinate multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently with input from supervisor.
Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships and interact with teams to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Typing on computer Frequently (34-66%)
Using phone Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Frequently (34-66%)
Standing Occasionally (0-33%)
Lifting Occasionally (0-33%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.