Assists the Internal Audit department with planning and executing internal audits throughout the agency. Monitors risk assessment, develops audit plans, and participates in testing the Model Audit Rule testing. Provides findings and updates to the Audit Committee, senior leadership, external auditors, and other regulatory agencies, as needed. Works under general supervision.

$98,200.00 - $130,800.00 Annual

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do

* Assists in the annual risk assessment to determine the annual Internal Audit Plan.
* Assists in the testing of the Model Audit Rule internal controls, including tests of design and effectiveness.
* Plans and executes audits identified in the Internal Audit Plan.
* Provides guidance and support to process owners in the development of action plans to remediate issues and enhance controls and/or processes, as needed. Monitors and reports deficiencies and status of the remediation process.
* Prepares planning documents, including planning memos, request lists, and work programs.
* Prepares detailed audit work papers in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
* Prepares comprehensive reports outlining audit findings and provides recommendations for improvements to appropriate members of management.
* Works closely with the external auditors, Information Technology, and Finance on various internal control issues.
* Assists VNS Health Plans leadership with delegated vendor audits.
* Ensures that controls are designed and implemented in compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
* Builds and develops relationships with company stakeholders, while promoting the importance of compliance initiatives throughout the organization.
* Provides advisory services to management for new system implementations.
* Monitors critical findings and works with the business owners to ensure timely resolution; provides status updates to the Audit Committee and senior leadership
* Organizes and maintains audit documents to allow retrieval for subsequent audits.
* Performs special investigations and oversees ad-hoc audit projects as needed.
* Stays current regarding changes in regulatory guidance, industry best practices and areas of focus/hot topics.
* Participates in special projects and performs other related duties as required.
* For Regulatory Compliance External Audits only:
* Serves as the audit liaison to the external auditing firm. Receives requests for information and forwards to appropriate business owner with a deadline.
* Reviews the submission from the business owner to make sure that it meets the requirements of the external auditor's request. Follows-up with the business owner with any questions or incomplete submissions. Submits information to the external auditor.
* Answers questions received from the external auditor or obtains answers from the business owner.
* Enforces protocols for naming conventions and document submission from business units.
* Creates a document containing tips and potential questions for staff and management prior to meeting with external auditors, such as the biggest risks in those business areas and associated mitigation procedures, communication of high-risk items to senior management, prior audit findings, monitoring and auditing activities performed.
* Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) licensure required

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

Work Experience:

• Minimum five years of audit experience, including at least three years of health plan audit experience and at least two years of Big 4 accounting firm experience. required
• Strong knowledge of Model Audit Rule (MAR), COSO and COBIT framework required
• Demonstrated skills in collecting and analyzing data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing conclusions required
• Cultural adaptability and ability to work in continually changing work environments required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with different management levels within the organization required
• Broad based knowledge of interdisciplinary nature of systems and databases preferred
• Experience with audit engagement support tools including electronic work papers required
• Strong computer proficiency including knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio required and Knowledge of Workday preferred
• Strong project and time management skills required
• Prior supervisory experience preferred