Internal Auditor - Compliance & Audit Department

Department/Unit:
Compliance Office

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $70,068.00 - $

Position:
Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor will work closely with the Corporate Compliance and Audit team to better understand and respond to compliance concerns affecting areas of responsibility, assist in identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, and provide an independent and objective review of evidence that supports or refutes the System's claim of compliance.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.

Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

• Assist in creating, revising, and documenting Corporate Compliance and Audit policies and procedures.
• Follow up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues under direction of Senior Internal Auditor.
• Provide input to Corporate Compliance and Audit management for development of the annual Corporate Compliance and Audit plan.
• Apply understanding of internal control practices to plan, perform, manage, and report on various business practices and processes.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining audit tools to improve audit tracking and efficiency.
• Provide input to developing audit plans, including assigning controls and identifying areas of potential risk based on risk assessments.
• Perform scheduled audits and follow-up in accordance with established schedule and standards.
• Arrive at independent evaluations of facts and logical conclusions based on gathered evidence.
• Document all information relating to audit results, including risks, findings, observations, and recommendations for strengthening internal controls and process improvement.
• Follow up with management on remedial action for any identified areas of risk or deficiency under supervision of Senior Internal Auditor.
• Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics, and use appropriate judgement and discretion.
• Enhance the culture of compliance and assist in minimizing related enterprise risk to the System's mission.
• Represent Albany Med Health System professionally at all times and in all interactions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance (required).
• 1-3 years of experience in performing internal audit activities within private industry, an internal audit department, or public accounting firm environment (required).
• Ability to stay current with industry practices and share knowledge with team members.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate level of direction and guidance from senior members of the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various cross-functional departments.
• Basic understanding of internal audit standards, COSO framework, risk assessment practices, and technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Basic understanding of internal control concepts and experience applying them to plan, perform, and report on evaluation of various business processes, areas or functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with process and control owners to document audit support and communicate results.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within 1 Year - preferred.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) within 1 Year - preferred.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.