Senior Internal Auditor

Job Summary

As a member of the Internal Audit Department, the Senior Internal Auditor assists in an independent, objective, assurance and advisory activity designed to add value to governance and improve operations. Will assist by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, particularly within the areas of finance, operations, compliance, and information technology.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field (i.e. finance, business).
Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Years of internal audit and/or public accounting or 3 years healthcare internal audit.  
Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: One or more of the following: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified in Healthcare Internal Audit (CHIAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or related certification. 
Required Training: Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, organizational, planning, and problem solving skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and automated work paper applications.

Essential Functions

• Treats patients and fellow employees with courtesy and respect, in keeping with the LMC vision.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships throughout and across all levels of LMC.
• Performs operational, compliance, financial, and/or IT focused assignments and other audit services identified by the Chief Audit Executive. 
• Gains a comprehensive understanding of business operations, processes, and objectives when performing audits. 
• Manages project assignments to ensure timely and effective completion of tasks. 
• Under minimal supervision, develops comprehensive audit programs, executes audit engagements, validates issues, writes audit reports, and performs/documents audit follow-up activities to ensure corrective action is implemented.
• Leads audit kick-off and exit meetings, prepares working papers, conducts interviews, reviews documents, and performs data analytics necessary. 
• Reports on work progress and obstacles in a timely manner to the Chief Audit Executive.
• Exercises initiative and professional judgment to make decisions and recommendations based on facts and information available. 
• Prepares concise and comprehensive written audit reports with audit and issue details, root causes, and recommendations.
• Clearly and articulately discusses audit results with all levels of management including Senior Management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Makes timely evaluations of audit programs to propose changes as needed that reflect current operational practices. 
• Participates in the annual risk assessment process.  
• Makes practical recommendations for process improvements.
• Prepares clear and concise audit working papers that including sufficient documentation to support procedures completed, related findings, and conclusions.
• Maintains awareness of changes in auditing principles and practices and related areas in order to maintain professional competence.
• Applies Internal Audit Standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors. 
• Independently and proactively identifies and pursues professional development opportunities that align with development needs, current or emerging risks, and assigned audit work plan projects. 
• Is attentive to departmental quality standards, including completing assigned audits, meeting time budgets, and satisfactory feedback through client satisfaction surveys.
• Assist other auditors as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.