Internal Audit Senior

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

Parental leave

Fertility/Adoption assistance

Caregiver leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas seeks an Internal Audit Senior to lead risk-based audits across financial, operating, technology, risk, and strategy-focused areas. You will evaluate processes, identify control gaps, and partner with management to improve efficiency and protect customer value.

This role offers flexible work options—remote, hybrid, or onsite—in line with our telecommuting policy, with opportunities to develop across the organization and advance professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to take initiative, solve problems and drive continuous process improvements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles and the ability to assess i

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits and advisory engagements to evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and technology-related processes and controls.
• Evaluate business processes, risks, and internal controls to identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop audit scopes, objectives, work programs, and testing procedures based on identified risks and organizational priorities.
• Perform process walkthroughs, interviews, control testing, and data analysis to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers, flowcharts, narratives, reports, and recommendations to document audit procedures and results.
• Present audit results, recommendations, and risk insights to management and business partners both verbally and in writing.
• Follow up on management corrective action plans and validate the effectiveness of remediation efforts.
• Assist with identifying cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technology risks, including cloud services, third-party service providers, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead and supports reviews of technology risks and controls, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), user access, change management, and information security processes.
• Utilizes data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit coverage, testing efficiency, and risk identification.
• Provide risk, control, and advisory guidance to business partners, project teams, and organizational initiatives while acting as a trusted advisor and representative of Internal Audit Services.

Skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Process improvements

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Communication

Enterprise risk management

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13660462 Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

Why Join Us? Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.

Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.

Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.

Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.

Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Senior is a key contributor and leader in conducting internal audits for the organization including financial, operational, technology, risk, and strategy-focused audits. They are a change agent for the organization by providing objective evaluations of the internal systems and processes to identify areas of risk and operational and/or technology efficiency. This role collaborates across the organization and within the department to review existing practices, develop plans, increase operational efficiency, and protect customer/employee/member value. They build upon and broaden business knowledge with exposure to the entire organization, including access and exposure to all levels of management.

"This position is eligible to work remote, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy."

What you'll do

• Lead and execute risk-based audits and advisory engagements to evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and technology-related processes and controls.
• Evaluate business processes, risks, and internal controls to identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop audit scopes, objectives, work programs, and testing procedures based on identified risks and organizational priorities.
• Perform process walkthroughs, interviews, control testing, and data analysis to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers, flowcharts, narratives, reports, and recommendations to document audit procedures and results.
• Present audit results, recommendations, and risk insights to management and business partners both verbally and in writing.
• Follow up on management corrective action plans and validate the effectiveness of remediation efforts.
• Assist with identifying cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technology risks, including cloud services, third-party service providers, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead and supports reviews of technology risks and controls, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), user access, change management, and information security processes.
• Utilizes data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit coverage, testing efficiency, and risk identification.
• Provide risk, control, and advisory guidance to business partners, project teams, and organizational initiatives while acting as a trusted advisor and representative of Internal Audit Services.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to take initiative, solve problems and drive continuous process improvements required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles and the ability to assess i