Internal Audit Senior

Overview

This role is a key contributor and leader in 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.

The position collaborates across the organization and within the department to review existing practices, develop plans, increase operational efficiency, and protect customer/employee/member value. It also builds and broadens business knowledge through exposure to the entire organization, including access and exposure to all levels of management.

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.
• Utilize 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 representative of Internal Audit Services.

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 the 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 risk (details continue in the original posting).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation is only one component of a competitive Total Rewards package.
• Incentive pay program (EPIP).
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers.
• Fertility/Adoption assistance.
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave.
• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources.

Location

Eligible to work remote, hybrid or onsite in accordance with the organization’s Telecommuting Policy.