Division: AVMED Health Plans
Location: Miami
Contact Name: Cecilia Arteaga-Berman
Job Code: CG0035
Apply Online at www.avmed.org
 

Senior Internal Auditor

Reports to Manager, Corporate Assurance & Advisory Services

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Responsible for identifying risks and independently evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls. Works independently under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Identification and evaluation of the organizations’ risk areas and provides key input to the development of a multi-year audit plan. Performs professional internal auditing work in conducting financial and operational audit projects and provides consulting services to management. Performs audit procedures; including identifying issues, developing criteria, analyzing evidence and documenting processes. Conducts interviews, reviews documents, performs testwork, and prepares workpapers; and identifies, develops and documents audit issues and recommendations. Participates in corporate initiatives including; Enterprise Risk Management, the Model Audit Rule, major system developments and other strategic initiatives. Responsible for identifying, documenting and analyzing business processes; employing data / metrics in evaluating risks and the cost / benefits of proposed changes; and identifying actionable and sustainable solutions to mitigate risks. Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management. Pursues professional development opportunities; including external and internal training and professional association membership. Recognizes and observes all company and departmental policies and procedures. Focuses on achieving departmental and organizational objectives. Maintains professional appearance by complying with dress code in an appropriate manner. Complies with company policies and procedures, which includes punctuality as they relate to work time, lunch, and break periods.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study.  CPA, CIA and/or equivalent professional certification is required. Six (6) to eight (8) years of full-time experience (preferred) conducting audits in internal audit or public accounting. Experience in health insurance and/or the healthcare industry preferred. Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices; and management principles and preferred practices. Considerable knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Standards for the International Practice of Internal Auditing; Internal Control and Security Frameworks (i.e. COSO, COBIT, ITIL); and Model Audit Rule or Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:
•Analytical Ability and Judgment – Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions.
•Communication – Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
•Project Management – Extensive skill in planning and project management; and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
•Negotiation – Considerable skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems; achieves management buy-in.
•Building Relationships - Accepts, leads and drives change by embracing and communicating the organization’s shared vision; establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with management, co-workers and external contacts; and works effectively in a professional team environment.
•Professional Presence - Ability to represent Corporate Assurance and Advisory Services as a positive change agent across the organization.

EQUIPMENT SKILLS:
Skill in using a computer with work processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos and analyses.

AvMed Health Plans is a Drug-Free Workplace, EOE.