Auditor

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield seeks an Auditor to conduct internal audit activities, evaluate governance and risk management processes, and ensure regulatory compliance across the enterprise.

The role requires at least three years of relevant experience, CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE/CQA certifications preferred, and collaboration with executives and external auditors to enhance controls and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Healthcare Management or related field; five years of professional experience can substitute.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in public accounting, internal auditing, finance/accounting, information systems, healthcare management, or audit-related field.
• Knowledge of Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with the annual audit plan and promote internal control and governance concepts.
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits of private business lines.
• Collaborate with leadership and departments, external auditors and regulators to schedule audits.
• Communicate risk assessments, develop risk-based audit programs, and determine audit scope.
• Conduct fieldwork including walk-throughs, sampling, testing, and updating controls narratives.
• Draft comprehensive audit reports.
• Perform non-audit projects as assigned by management.
• Stay updated on emerging risks and integrate innovative audit techniques.

Skills

Analytical Decision Making

Analytical Problem Solving

Business Compliance

Continuous Learning

Critical Thinking

Cross-Functional Planning

Customer Relationship Management

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Microsoft Office

Oral Communications

Sound Judgment

Time Management

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Information Systems/Healthcare Management

Job description

Job Summary

The Auditor conducts all phases of internal audit and control functions focusing on operational efficiency and effectiveness, financial and non-financial reporting, information systems and technology, and regulatory compliance. This role evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the enterprise’s governance, risk management processes, system of internal control structure, and the quality of performance within the enterprise.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Healthcare Management or related field. In lieu of a degree, five (5) years of professional experience in public accounting, internal auditing, finance/accounting, information systems, government regulations, healthcare management, or an audit related field is considered.

Licensing and Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations, and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) preferred.

Experience and Knowledge

Minimum three (3) years’ professional experience in public accounting, internal auditing, finance/accounting, information systems, government regulations, healthcare management, or an audit related field.

Experience conducting at least two (2) small‑scale (<80 hours of total fieldwork) and two (2) large‑scale (>80 hours of total fieldwork) audits, audit projects or demonstrated equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of and proficiency in applying the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in applying auditing, internal control, and risk management principles and leading practices.

Essential Abilities

• Ability to build and maintain diplomatic rapport.
• Ability to interface with stakeholders of all levels across the enterprise.
• Ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time‑sensitive environment.
• Ability to organize workflow to establish goals and plan for maximum efficiency to achieve those goals.

Skills

• Analytical Decision Making
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Business Compliance
• Continuous Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Cross‑Functional Planning
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Microsoft Office
• Oral Communications
• Sound Judgment
• Time Management
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Assist management with the development of the annual audit plan, and champion internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the enterprise.
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of external audits of the private business lines.
• Collaborate with leadership and necessary departments as well as external auditors and regulators to schedule projects, functions, or areas to be audited ensuring resources and tools are available to meet audit needs.
• Communicate with management of departmental or functional area, conduct risk assessment, develop risk‑based audit program, and determine scope of the audit.
• Conduct audit fieldwork including walk‑throughs, sampling and substantive testing, update description of controls narratives and/or flowcharts, and communicate engagement status to management of the department or functional area.
• Draft comprehensive audit reports.
• Perform essential job functions either individually with manager oversight or with the assistance of a lead auditor.
• Perform non‑audit projects, such as year‑end Internal Control Assertion, external audit support, internal control consulting, fraud investigations and other projects assigned by management.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks and ensure innovative audit techniques are built into audit design, audit plans, staff allocation and logistics coordination.

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). The role must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Regular

ADA Requirements

General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel – Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment.