Auditor III

About the Role

This position is an extended member of the department’s leadership team and is responsible for supervising and executing assigned audits and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include ensuring the appropriateness of the scope, quality and execution of testing and reporting, and identifying and tracking issues to closure.

• For assigned audits, initiatives or program tasks, develop scope and work programs, assign tasks, and ensure that assigned audit planning, data gathering, analysis and testing tasks are accomplished in the timeframe established.
• Identify, develop and document control issues. Monitor ongoing performance of deficient systems or processes and develop updates or modifications to recommendations and findings.
• Review work products for assigned audits.
• Prepare formal written reports or conclusions expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control as needed.
• Develop and exhibit a good understanding of Horizons business model and risks. Establish buy‑in with management, clients and audit teams by learning and exhibiting persuasion and motivation techniques.
• Build strong relationships with, interview and gather information from management regarding business risk and system of internal control. Offer value‑added recommendations to management on internal controls.
• Oversee work of staff (employee or co‑sourced partner) to ensure overall quality and client satisfaction, and provide guidance and feedback to staff on their performance and work products.
• Report progress of assigned audit or program work and seek input from the Audit Manager and Director.
• Develop expertise of the business environment and industry practices, internal audit professional practices and specific Horizon business decisions.

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• CPA, CIA or CISA preferred
• Big 4 expertise a plus
• 5+ years of internal or external audit experience or equivalent leadership experience

• CPA, CISA or CIA preferred

• Requires knowledge of sound business practices
• Requires knowledge of accounting or technology practices
• Prefer knowledge of the insurance industry
• Prefers knowledge of insurance‑related regulatory environment

• Customer Focus – Make internal and external customer needs a primary focus of one’s actions; develop and sustain effective working relationships.
• Drive for Results – Set high performance standards for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks on time; monitor performance against established standards.
• Adaptability – Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in the organization, work tasks or the work environment; adjust effectively to work with new organization/work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
• Communicating with Impact – Express thoughts, feelings and ideas in a clear, succinct, compelling, appropriate and organized manner in both individual and group situations; tailor message and language to the audience.
• Developing Self and Others – Demonstrate and encourage an eagerness and acquire necessary knowledge, skills and judgment to accomplish a result and perform the job more effectively.
• Critical Thinking – Apply process analysis, business intelligence and problem‑solving techniques.
• Professional Standards – Apply the standards and practices of the profession and Horizon Internal Audits policies and procedures.
• Internal Audit Delivery – Deliver internal audit engagements.
• Internal Audit Leadership – Develop and lead the Internal Audit function including the ability to advocate for the function and speak to its value to the organization.

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, or Delaware.

$97,800 – $133,455

Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Retirement Plans
• Generous PTO
• Incentive Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.