Sr. Consultant Internal Audit
About the position
The Senior Consultant Internal Audit plays a critical role in planning and leading audits of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) operational, financial, governance, risk management, and compliance processes. This position is essential for ensuring that audits are conducted across all business units to identify risks and evaluate internal controls in accordance with BCBSA and professional standards. The audits focus on various areas, including control design, operational efficiency, policy compliance, new process/system implementation reviews, program management, and vendor risk management. The Senior Consultant is responsible for carrying out project-level risk assessments, developing effective audit programs, and drafting comprehensive audit reports with sound recommendations. In this role, the Senior Consultant will utilize strong communication and relationship-building skills to interact with auditees, staff, and supervisors, ensuring the development of high-quality reports and presentations. The position also involves contributing to the annual risk-based audit plan and participating in national BCBS conferences, Internal Audit Division meetings, and staff training sessions. Additionally, the Senior Consultant will engage in departmental quality and improvement initiatives, including the increased use of automated audit technology and techniques. The responsibilities include leading concurrent audits, developing project-level risk assessments, documenting and executing audit procedures, evaluating audit results, and managing assignments within approved time budgets. The Senior Consultant will also be responsible for audit-level interactions with auditees, participating in Internal Audit Division meetings, and supporting senior management relationship meetings as requested. Furthermore, the role involves providing on-the-job training and supervision to junior audit staff, contributing to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan, and executing process improvement initiatives under the direction of Internal Audit management.
Responsibilities
Lead concurrent audits of BCBSA operational, financial, governance, risk management, and compliance processes.
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Develop project-level risk assessments and audit programs.
,
Document and execute audit procedures in accordance with BCBSA and professional standards.
,
Evaluate audit results to propose conclusions, findings, and recommendations; draft audit reports.
,
Develop agendas and lead meetings and communications with auditees.
,
Supervise and provide on-the-job training to junior audit staff.
,
Manage assignments within approved time budgets.
,
Participate in Internal Audit Division meetings and may lead or support meeting presentations.
,
Contribute to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan by participating in interviews with Association management.
,
Provide on-the-job subject matter expertise and consultation to other audit staff members.
,
Execute process improvement initiatives under the direction of IA management.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or other applicable business disciplines (required).
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Master's Degree (preferred).
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CIA and/or CPA certification (required).
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CRMA, CFE, and FAHM certifications (preferred).
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Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience including financial and operational auditing (required).
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Minimum of 2 years' experience supervising audit projects (required).
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Experience utilizing financial and business systems (e.g., Workday) to carry out audit procedures.
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Healthcare, managed care, or insurance industry experience is highly desired.
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Experience conducting integrated operational/IT audits is highly desired.
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Strong written and oral communication, project management, research, and analysis skills.
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Knowledgeable of IIA standards and COSO framework.
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Familiarity with data analytics and automated audit techniques.
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Familiarity with system/process implementation audits, information security risks, third-party risk management, and fraud/ethics considerations.
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Familiarity with program management and Agile development concepts.
Nice-to-haves
Experience in healthcare, managed care, or insurance industry.
,
Familiarity with data analytics and automated audit techniques.
Benefits
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The Senior Consultant Internal Audit plays a critical role in planning and leading audits of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) operational, financial, governance, risk management, and compliance processes. This position is essential for ensuring that audits are conducted across all business units to identify risks and evaluate internal controls in accordance with BCBSA and professional standards. The audits focus on various areas, including control design, operational efficiency, policy compliance, new process/system implementation reviews, program management, and vendor risk management. The Senior Consultant is responsible for carrying out project-level risk assessments, developing effective audit programs, and drafting comprehensive audit reports with sound recommendations. In this role, the Senior Consultant will utilize strong communication and relationship-building skills to interact with auditees, staff, and supervisors, ensuring the development of high-quality reports and presentations. The position also involves contributing to the annual risk-based audit plan and participating in national BCBS conferences, Internal Audit Division meetings, and staff training sessions. Additionally, the Senior Consultant will engage in departmental quality and improvement initiatives, including the increased use of automated audit technology and techniques. The responsibilities include leading concurrent audits, developing project-level risk assessments, documenting and executing audit procedures, evaluating audit results, and managing assignments within approved time budgets. The Senior Consultant will also be responsible for audit-level interactions with auditees, participating in Internal Audit Division meetings, and supporting senior management relationship meetings as requested. Furthermore, the role involves providing on-the-job training and supervision to junior audit staff, contributing to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan, and executing process improvement initiatives under the direction of Internal Audit management.
Responsibilities
Lead concurrent audits of BCBSA operational, financial, governance, risk management, and compliance processes.
,
Develop project-level risk assessments and audit programs.
,
Document and execute audit procedures in accordance with BCBSA and professional standards.
,
Evaluate audit results to propose conclusions, findings, and recommendations; draft audit reports.
,
Develop agendas and lead meetings and communications with auditees.
,
Supervise and provide on-the-job training to junior audit staff.
,
Manage assignments within approved time budgets.
,
Participate in Internal Audit Division meetings and may lead or support meeting presentations.
,
Contribute to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan by participating in interviews with Association management.
,
Provide on-the-job subject matter expertise and consultation to other audit staff members.
,
Execute process improvement initiatives under the direction of IA management.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or other applicable business disciplines (required).
,
Master's Degree (preferred).
,
CIA and/or CPA certification (required).
,
CRMA, CFE, and FAHM certifications (preferred).
,
Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience including financial and operational auditing (required).
,
Minimum of 2 years' experience supervising audit projects (required).
,
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
,
Experience utilizing financial and business systems (e.g., Workday) to carry out audit procedures.
,
Healthcare, managed care, or insurance industry experience is highly desired.
,
Experience conducting integrated operational/IT audits is highly desired.
,
Strong written and oral communication, project management, research, and analysis skills.
,
Knowledgeable of IIA standards and COSO framework.
,
Familiarity with data analytics and automated audit techniques.
,
Familiarity with system/process implementation audits, information security risks, third-party risk management, and fraud/ethics considerations.
,
Familiarity with program management and Agile development concepts.
Nice-to-haves
Experience in healthcare, managed care, or insurance industry.
,
Familiarity with data analytics and automated audit techniques.
Benefits
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