Internal Audit Senior

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match up to 5%

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Health & fitness benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Fertility/Adoption assistance

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Senior to lead risk-based audits across financial, operational, technology, and strategy areas.

You will collaborate with teams to improve processes, increase efficiency, and protect customer value in a flexible work environment. The role emphasizes cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risk oversight, including IT General Controls, cloud services, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in audit or consulting preferred.
• Experience in data analytics and/or IT General Controls (ITGCs), technology risk, or information systems auditing preferred.
• Certification such as CIA, CISA, or CPA preferred.

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 gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop audit scopes, objectives, work programs, and testing procedures based on identified risks.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing, and data analysis to assess control design and effectiveness.
• Prepare workpapers, reports, and recommendations documenting audit procedures and results.
• Present audit results and risk insights to management and business partners.

Skills

Initiative & problem solving

Organization & time mgmt

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative work

Communication skills

Enterprise risk management

Cybersecurity & IT risk awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CIA / CISA / CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

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

• 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 inherent and residual risk across business and technology processes.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, technology risk management, IT General Controls, cloud computing environments and information security concepts.
• Ability to gather information from a variety of sources, analyze complex issues, and communicate recommendations in a clear and practical manner.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound professional judgment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required.
• Experience in audit or consulting preferred.
• Experience in data analytics and/or IT General Controls (ITGCs), technology risk, or information systems auditing preferred.
• Relevant certification such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in audit or consulting preferred.

Compensation

This position can be hired at Staff or Senior level, based on education, skills and experience.

Internal Audit Staff Exempt 15: $73,920 - $92,400

Internal Audit Senior Exempt 17: $99,440 - $124,300

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members.

The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.

All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training.

The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment. For more than 70 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has built a reputation of trust. As we move forward in this new era of health care we want to continue that tradition. Whether a member needs Blue Cross to cover an annual check-up or give them peace of mind during a major medical crisis, we want our members to know they can trust BCBSKS to meet their needs. Our mission: Being the insurer Kansans trust with their health.