Internal Auditor Senior I

Job Summary:

The Internal Audit Department of RWJBH is responsible for carrying out objective evaluations via financial and operational audit duties such as evaluating internal controls, applying professional audit techniques, preparing audit workpapers, developing solutions, and documenting findings in order to evaluate overall business processes and identify potential internal and external risks to the organization.

The Internal Auditor Senior I will help support the Senior II and other Internal Audit employees in achieving goals, timelines and objectives set forth for review. He/she will also be responsible for independently performing reviews and tasks assigned to them. This position will report directly to the Audit Manager, Business Operations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to provide for the confidential treatment of all communications and records required
• Adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve programs in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and preferred business practice.
• Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and orally.
• Ability to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
• Able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
• Dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to direction, and open to ongoing coaching and feedback.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to communicate and summarize online research regarding authoritative guidance, audit plans, workpapers and report results verbally and in formal presentations (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Analyze and verify transactions and representations as part of audit testwork and coordinate audit reporting at a professional level writing.
• Assist in monitoring post-audit recommendation implementation and follow up.
• Conduct audits to monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with internal policies and procedures, operational specifications, financial reporting and regulatory guidelines.
• Contribute to management recommendations regarding process improvements.
• Documentation of process walkthroughs, discussions with management based on meeting notes, and development of workpapers including procedures and control attributes for various business operational audits, management requests, or special projects.
• Manage time and job tasks responsibly in order to meet deadlines.
• Research and document authoritative guidance to assist in development of work plans and sampling as needed.
• Prepare workpapers that are consistent with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, as well as established Internal Audit requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Accounting degree and at least 3 years of audit experience with Big-4 or regional accounting firm, and / or Healthcare environment required.
• Long-term healthcare experience accompanied by an Accounting or Finance degree with relevant audit / healthcare work experience, will be considered.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred however, CPA candidates will also be considered; other certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with core MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) required; intermediate to advanced level skills in Excel with data analytics experience highly preferred.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401 (k)

Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey and the state s second largest private employer with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital).