Senior Healthcare Internal Audit Consultant Job Phoenix Arizona USA,Accounting

Department Name:
Internal Audit

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:
Finance

In this role, you will execute internal audits from planning through reporting across operational, financial, and compliance areas. Responsibilities include developing and performing process walkthroughs, evaluating control design and effectiveness, identifying and documenting audit observations, and communicating results to management.

Position Summary

This position is part of the organization's internal audit functions, with responsibilities including assessing key risks to the organization, planning audits, and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. The role communicates audit results effectively, provides meaningful recommendations, and assists management in developing risk mitigation action plans to strengthen the internal control environment.

Core Functions

Assist department supervisor in assessing organizational risk. Based on the assessment, an annual audit plan is developed to allocate resources to the areas of greatest risk.

Coordinate, plan, and execute audits by working with managers and process owners to develop audit programs that document, assess, and test the effectiveness of key internal controls.

Communicate the audit plan and process so that audit participants understand requirements and expectations. Listen effectively throughout the audit process to evaluate risks and controls. Communicate audit results throughout the audit lifecycle and issue final reports with minimal rework and management support.

Facilitate and provide training as required to correct problems identified during audits. Assist in developing corrective action plans based on audit results and conduct follow‑up audits when needed.

Effectively analyze using data analytics tools.

Support external financial, compliance, and operational auditors in performing audits they are engaged to conduct, serving as liaison for external and internal audit activities.

Manage assigned audit findings and remediation, ensuring remediation plans are completed by management on time to mitigate risk.

Maintain a strong knowledge of IT security controls, including evaluating ITGC, application controls, cyber security, risks, and current audit techniques. Apply knowledge of COBIT, COSO, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) concepts when needed.

Interact with a wide array of directors, managers, and staff throughout the system depending on the audit area. The diversity of audited areas is significant, ranging from executive and operational staff to clinical departments such as pharmacy and accounting treatment of specific transactions. Work cooperatively with external auditors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, information technology or another relevant field, or equivalent experience.
One of the following certifications within 12 months of hire:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional (CHIAP).
Proficiency in analyzing and documenting business process controls, identifying risk, and performance, as achieved in five or more years of public accounting and/or internal audit experience.
Relevant experience improving internal control processes.
Solid track record of demonstrated career achievements and academic excellence.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong technical audit skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree and/or professional designations such as CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, or CRMA.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations (e.g., CMS, HIPAA, PCI) and health plans.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Estimated Pay Range

$43.77 - $72.95 per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Work Details

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm AZ Time. Hybrid/Remote position for residents of AZ, CA, CO, , NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY.

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