Internal Audit Senior

Overview

This role involves leading and conducting internal audits for the organization, including financial, operational, technology, risk, and strategy-focused audits. The Internal Audit Senior provides objective evaluations of internal systems and processes to identify areas of risk and opportunities to improve operational and/or technology efficiency. Collaboration occurs across the organization and within the department to review existing practices, develop plans, increase operational efficiency, and protect customer/employee/member value.

This position is eligible to work remote, hybrid or onsite in accordance with the organization’s Telecommuting Policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits and advisory engagements to evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and technology-related processes and controls.
• Evaluate business processes, risks, and internal controls to identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop audit scopes, objectives, work programs, and testing procedures based on identified risks and organizational priorities.
• Perform process walkthroughs, interviews, control testing, and data analysis to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers, flowcharts, narratives, reports, and recommendations to document audit procedures and results.
• Present audit results, recommendations, and risk insights to management and business partners both verbally and in writing.
• Follow up on management corrective action plans and validate the effectiveness of remediation efforts.
• Assist with identifying cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technology risks, including cloud services, third-party service providers, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead and support reviews of technology risks and controls, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), user access, change management, and information security processes.
• Use data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit coverage, testing efficiency, and risk identification.
• Provide risk, control, and advisory guidance to business partners, project teams, and organizational initiatives while acting as a trusted advisor and Internal Audit Services representative.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proven ability to take initiative, solve problems, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles and the ability to assess i