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L.A. Care Health Plan · 14 hours ago

Senior Internal Auditor

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $142K/yr

5+ years exp

L.A. Care Health Plan is the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, created to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. The Senior Internal Auditor prepares audit programs, conducts reviews, identifies internal control weaknesses, and provides independent evaluations of operational and financial controls.

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Hiring Manager

Jude LeMaire

Responsibilities

Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives

Provides independent evaluations of operational and financial controls, regulatory compliance, policies, and procedures

Prepares work papers, observations and reports and related documents following department standards

Prepares audit programs and conducts audit reviews of assigned areas, including performing various audit procedures and documenting findings on work papers

Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented

Identifies internal control weaknesses, non-adherence with regulatory requirements, develops audit recommendations and drafts written reports

Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk

Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk

Performs and coordinates follow-up audits to determine if management has taken action to mitigate risks and findings identified

Applies subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes

Identifies areas where technical solutions would improve business performance

Consults across business operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialized knowledge

Ensures that the facts and details are correct so that the project’s/program's deliverable meets the needs of the department, organization and legislation's policies, standards, and best practices

Provides training, recommends process improvements, and mentors junior level staff, department interns, etc. as needed

Participates in special reviews as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)IIA StandardsCOSO guidelinesRisk assessment practicesMS Office skillsAdapt to changeOrganization skillsCommunication skills

Required

Certified Public Account (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Candidates need to have the ability to apply internal audit standards through the entire lifecycle (planning, fieldwork, reporting)

CA Candidates only, or willing to relocate

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Related Field

At least 5 years of public or private accounting or audit experience, preferably in health care or other highly regulated industry

Knowledge of finance, accounting and control principles, including IIA Standards

Excellent MS Office skills, including in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately

Ability to apply internal audit standards through practical application

Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate

Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive

Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments

Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, technology, operations, or investigations

Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change

Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome

Ability to recognize when learned theoretical concepts should be applied

Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts

Ability to identify underlying cause of an issue raised

Good awareness of other departments in the company with risk, control, and governance responsibilities and what is necessary for successful tactical collaboration and information sharing

Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills

Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises

Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges

Executes effective and thorough application of all internal audit standards within assigned responsibility