Internal Audit Consultant - Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Associate to manage internal audit and risk consulting activities across designated specialty areas. You will lead planning, execution, and reporting of financial and business process audits to assess controls, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Key duties include developing audit plans, preparing workpapers, reviewing colleagues’ work, identifying issues with root-cause analysis and fixes, following up on action plans, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant business experience.
• Understanding of auditing concepts and principles.
• Pursue audit, assurance, or risk related certification.
• 3+ years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Understanding of internal control concepts and their practical application.
• Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience.
• Healthcare industry or public accounting experience.
• Experience in health insurance systems.
• Experience working in a complex IT / IS environment.
• Solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a team.
• Solid oral and written communication skill.
• Desire to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of internal audits including audit planning, detailing control procedures and the related testing and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards, including financial (Sarbanes-Oxley testing) and operational projects.
• Prepare clear, accurate and complete workpapers in accordance with department quality standards; meet project timelines and deliverable due dates.
• Review work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement, and ensure resources are allocated to meet project deadlines.
• Identify audit issues and perform root cause analysis with practical corrective solutions; act a key resource on complex issues while motivating and leading project teams.
• As necessary, perform follow-up on assigned audit report action plans to ensure that the business partners have completed agreed upon action.
• Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and / or the Company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is responsible for assisting in the management of all internal audit and risk management consulting activity within designated specialty areas for the company. Responsible for leading the performance of the financial and business process audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness and efficiency of the business controls, financial information, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead in the development and execution of internal audits including audit planning, detailing control procedures and the related testing and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards, including financial (Sarbanes-Oxley testing) and operational projects
• Prepare clear, accurate and complete workpapers in accordance with department quality standards; meet project timelines and deliverable due dates
• Review work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement, and ensure resources are allocated to meet project deadlines
• Identify audit issues and perform root cause analysis with practical corrective solutions; act a key resource on complex issues while motivating and leading project teams
• As necessary, perform follow-up on assigned audit report action plans to ensure that the business partners have completed agreed upon action
• Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and / or the Company

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline
• 2+ years of relevant business experience
• Understanding of auditing concepts and principles, and how to apply them

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursue audit, assurance, or risk related certification
• 3+ years of accounting or auditing experience
• Understanding of internal control concepts and their practical application
• Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience
• Healthcare Industry or Public Accounting experience
• Experience in health insurance systems
• Experience working in a complex IT / IS environment
• Solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a team
• Solid oral and written communication skill
• Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.