Internal Audit Consultant

001_BCBSA Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Annual bonus incentive pay

Job summary

The 001_BCBSA Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is seeking an Internal Auditor who plans and leads audits for various compliance processes. Responsibilities include executing audit procedures, leading audits, and preparing reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant audit experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan. This job qualifies for annual bonus incentive pay.

Qualifications

• 4+ years internal audit experience including financial and operational auditing.
• Experience supervising audit projects.

Responsibilities

• Executes audit procedures to ensure risks are identified.
• Leads internal operational and financial audits.
• Develops project-level risk assessments and audit programs.
• Prepares drafts of audit findings and reports.
• Contributes to the annual risk-based audit plan.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Audit Methodology

IIA Standards

COSO

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Project Management

Data Analytics

Operational Audits

IT Audits

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance/management or equivalent

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Overview

The role plans and leads audits of internal operational, financial, governance, risk management and compliance processes. The role carries out project level risk assessments, develops effective and efficient audit programs, develops sound audit recommendations, and drafts audit reports. It contributes to the development of the annual risk‑based audit plan and participates in departmental quality and improvement initiatives, including increased use of automated audit technology and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Executes and documents audit procedures in accordance with BCBSA and professional standards to ensure risks are appropriately identified, associated audit procedures are applied and related controls are designed and operating to mitigate the identified risks.
• Leads concurrent audits of internal operational, financial, governance, risk management and compliance processes.
• Develops project‑level risk assessments and audit programs.
• Prepares and communicates preliminary drafts of audit findings, recommendations, and audit reports in a timely manner.
• Contributes to the annual risk‑based audit plan by participating in management interviews and compiling & analyzing risks with Internal Audit Leadership.
• Participates on project teams to perform special projects, research, training, and process improvement when applicable.

Education, Certifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, management, or other business disciplines; or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree.
• Required 4+ years internal audit experience including financial and operational auditing.
• Experience supervising audit projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced knowledge of Audit Methodology.
• Advanced knowledge of IIA Standards.
• Advanced knowledge of COSO.
• Advanced written and oral communication, project management, research and analysis skills.
• Advanced experience conducting integrated operational/IT audits (highly desired).
• Intermediate data analytic and automated audit technique skills.
• Knowledge of financial and business systems (e.g. Workday) to carry out audit procedures.
• Familiarity with healthcare, managed care or insurance industry experience.
• 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.

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – Institute of Internal Auditors
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – ACFE
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Various
• Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) – IIA

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, a lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.