Senior Auditor - Brooklyn, United States - The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

Description

Overview:

The Senior Internal Auditor is required to perform operational, financial and compliance reviews. The incumbent is expected to have experience in auditing concepts, professional standards and procedures to be followed, including risk-based auditing procedures. The position requires problem solving abilities along with organizational, planning and self-management skills.

• Acquires an understanding of corporate policies and procedures and the functional business disciplines being reviewed.
• Be knowledgeable of and able to articulate Internal Audit Department policies.
• Develops in-depth understanding of risks and controls related to assigned audit areas.
• Performs the audit process including the preparation of process flows, risk assessments, and audit programs and demonstrates the ability to identify key areas and determine appropriate testing.
• Capable of identifying control weaknesses, root causes, and non-compliance with organizational policies/laws/regulations. Communicates these issues on a timely basis.
• Identifies opportunities to improve system and organization effectiveness and efficiency.
• Completes the performance of fieldwork and testing in a competent and professional manner.
• Works with various levels of management to follow-up on the status of recommendations.
• Prepares regular status reports of audit activity for supervisors review.
• Drafts and presents findings and recommendations to audit clients.
• Prepares detailed audit documentation and working papers for assigned areas in accordance with departments guidelines and internal audit policies.
• Keeps abreast of developments in auditing, healthcare, and government regulations.
• Maintains positive working relationships with management and staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, Economics, or related field of study from an accredited college or university.

License, and Certification Requirements:

• Professional designation completed or in progress for one of the following designations: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) years audit experience. Healthcare industry audit experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodology and techniques.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency with Office PC's, Desktops, and Laptop software in addition to familiarity with Microsoft Office softwares to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. including presentation software.
• Familiarity with computer assisted audit software such Galvanize (ACL) is desired.
• Ability to work with initiative, minimal supervision and meet prescribed deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and interpersonal skills (both verbal and writing).

Physical Requirements:

• Position may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, talking, sitting, hearing, and bending throughout the work day.
• May include some repetitive motions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions without compromising patient care.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS), and Interfaith Medical Center (IMC).

One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS), and Interfaith Medical Center are an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.