Blue Cross of Idaho · 5 hours ago
Internal Auditor III
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Responsibilities
Conduct audit interviews and walkthroughs with business partners to obtain an understanding of various business processes related to the audit subject matter to identify key inherent risks and controls
Analyze data to identify patterns and relationships that provide key audit insights to support audit assessments and direct planned audit activities.
Perform inherent risk assessments and fraud risk assessments to evaluate the impact and likelihood of any identified risks
Analyze, design, and complete audit work programs to evaluate internal controls regarding effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reports, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Discuss findings with auditees, prepare recommendations to strengthen internal controls, and prepare the draft report
Perform follow-up procedures and inquiries on audit findings to ensure issues are resolved timely
Provide assistance to outside auditors
Maintain current knowledge of technical and business systems by keeping abreast of developments in the industry, auditing profession, and accounting
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business partners to facilitate the audit process
Manage timelines and deliverables
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
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Required
Level II: Two years’ public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, audit, and internal control areas.
Level III: Four years’ public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, audit, and internal control areas.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent work experience (Two years’ relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college).
Must hold one of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Ability to work independently under limited direct supervision.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to apply professional judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Preferred
Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or statutory accounting.
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley or NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance and implementation requirements.
Experience in planning and project management.
Ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines and negotiate issues and resolve problems.
Proficiency in MS Office suite and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and ability presenting findings and recommendations.
Skill to assess the efficiency of internal controls over key risks, identifying significant exposures, analyzing transactions and other management information, and detecting changes in key risks and/or control effectiveness.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts.
Ability to learn new operations quickly and work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.