Auditor Senior

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Job Summary

The Auditor Senior conducts all phases of internal audit and control functions focusing on operational efficiency and effectiveness, financial and non-financial reporting, information systems and technology, and regulatory compliance. This role evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the enterprise’s governance, risk management process, system of internal control structure, and the quality of performance within the enterprise.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Healthcare Management or related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years' relevant experience will be considered in addition to the experience requirements listed below.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations, and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or similar relevant industry standard auditing certification within the first two years of having the position required.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum five (5) years' experience in public accounting, internal audit, insurance industry finance and accounting, information systems, government regulation, healthcare management, health insurance, or other audit-related field required OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum three (3) years' above stated experience.

Background in accounting, insurance operations, information systems or healthcare management desired.

Experience performing Audit Data Analytics with audit software such as ACL and Tableau desired.

Experience with the NAIC Model Audit Rule (or Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404), COSO Internal Control Framework, and SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits under SSAE 18 desired.

Knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework.

Knowledge of financial accounting systems and other key enterprise systems.

Knowledge of Statement on Standards for Attestations Engagements (SSAE) 18 (SOC reports).

Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Knowledge of personal computer software applications including but not limited to MS Office suite.

Knowledge of audit and the NAIC Model Audit Rule (or Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404) requirements and standards as applicable to each line of business.

Knowledge of Internal Control and Reporting department standards for all phases of audit engagements, including pre-audit planning, fieldwork (workpaper standards, sampling methodologies, auditee status meetings), reporting and engagement wrap-up.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

Ability to build and maintain diplomatic rapport.

Ability to work independently and in a self-managed role.

Ability to make decisions and assume responsibility for these decisions.

Ability to organize workflow to establish goals and plan for maximum efficiency to achieve those goals.

Skills

• Analytical Decision Making • Analytical Problem Solving • Business Compliance • Continued Learning • Critical Thinking • Cross-Functional Planning • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) • Interpersonal Relationship Management • Microsoft Office • Oral Communications • Sound Judgment • Time Management • Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Assists management with the development of annual audit plan, and the championing of internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the enterprise. • Collaborates with leadership and necessary departments as well as external auditors and regulators to schedule projects, functions, or areas to be audited ensuring resources and tools are available to meet audit needs. • Communicates with management of departmental or functional area, conducts risk assessment, develops risk-based audit program, and determines scope of the audit. • Conducts audit fieldwork, as appropriate, including walk-throughs, sampling and substantive testing, updates description of controls narratives and/or flowcharts, and communicates engagement status to management of the department or functional area. • Coordinates and facilitates external audits of the private business lines. • Drafts comprehensive audit reports. • Performs non-audit projects, such as year-end Internal Control Assertion, external audit support, internal control consulting, fraud investigations and other projects assigned by management. • Stays abreast of emerging risks and ensure innovative audit techniques are built into audit design, audit plans, staff allocation and logistics coordination.

Certifications

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy, Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) - American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Regular

ADA Requirements

1.1 General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment.