Internal Auditor - Compliance & Audit Department

Albany Medical College; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,068 - 108,605; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Support programs for emotional and physical wellbeing

Job summary

A premier medical institution in Albany seeks an Internal Auditor to enhance compliance processes and provide objective reviews of operational risks. Responsibilities include performing audits, documenting findings, and consulting on internal controls. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and relevant experience, along with strong communication skills. Salaries range from $70,068 to $108,605 annually, reflecting the value placed on high standards of conduct and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in internal audit activities or public accounting.
• Strong communication skills across departments.
• Ability to analyze risks and propose improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits based on established schedules.
• Assist in policy creation for Corporate Compliance.
• Document all results and maintain audit tracking tools.

Skills

Internal audit practices

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Internal Auditor page is loaded## Internal Auditorlocations: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 69329Department/Unit:Compliance OfficeWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$70,068.00 - $108,605.00The Internal Auditor will work closely with the Corporate Compliance and Audit team to better understand and respond to Compliance concerns affecting areas of responsibility, assist in identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk as it relates to the System's mission, and provide an independent and objective review of evidence that either supports or refutes the System's claim of compliance as it related to these areas. The Internal Auditor will support other team members in providing guidance on how to prevent the re-occurrence of non-compliance or reduce the risk to the System's operations. The successful candidate will accomplish this by performing individual internal audit activities, as part of the overall Corporate Compliance and Audit plan. This responsibility includes performing internal audit procedures to support audit objectives and scopes, gathering supporting audit evidence and preparing internal audit documentation to reflect the work performed and conclusions reached. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units and focusing on financial, IT and operational processes.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Assist in creating, revising and documenting Corporate Compliance and Audit policies and procedures* Under the direction of the Senior Internal Auditor, the successful candidate will also perform follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues, as needed* Additionally, the Internal Auditor will provide input to Corporate Compliance and Audit management for the development of the annual Corporate Compliance and Audit plan, based upon process and control knowledge and insight from activities performed* Apply understanding of internal control practices to plan, perform, manage, and report on various business practices and processes* Assist with implementing and maintaining audit tools to improve audit tracking and efficiencies* Provide input to developing audit plans, including assigning controls and areas of potential risk based upon risk assessments* Perform scheduled audits and follow-up in accordance with established schedule and standards* Arrive at independent evaluations of facts and logical conclusions based upon gathered evidence* Document all information pertaining to audit results including risks, findings, observations and provide recommendations for strengthening internal controls and process improvement to be reviewed by Senior Internal Auditor and Corporate Compliance and Audit management* Under the supervision of the Senior Internal Auditor, follow up with management on remedial action for any identified areas of risk or deficiency* Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as ability to use appropriate judgement and discretion* Enhance the culture of compliance and assist in minimizing related enterprise risk to the System's mission* Represent Albany Med Health System in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions* Perform all other duties as assigned**Qualifications*** Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance - required* 1-3 years in performing internal audit activities within private industry, an internal audit department or public accounting firm environment - required* Ability to stay current with industry practices and effectively share knowledge with team members* Ability to work independently, with the appropriate level of direction and guidance from senior members of the team* Ability to communicate effectively across various cross-functional departments* Basic understanding of internal audit standards, COSO framework, risk assessment practices, and technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting* Basic understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, and report on the evaluation of various business processes, areas or functions* Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with process and control owners to document audit support and communicate results* Strong organizational and problem solving skills and attention to detail* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within 1 Year - preferred* Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) within 1 Year - preferredEquivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. **Physical Demands*** Standing - Occasionally* Walking - Occasionally* Sitting - Constantly* Lifting - Rarely* Carrying - Rarely* Pushing - Rarely* Pulling - Rarely* Climbing - Rarely* Balancing - Rarely* Stooping - Rarely* Kneeling - Rarely* Crouching - Rarely* Crawling - Rarely* Reaching - Rarely* Handling - Occasionally* Grasping - Occasionally* Feeling - Rarely* Talking - Constantly* Hearing - Constantly* Repetitive Motions - Frequently* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently**Working Conditions*** Extreme cold - Rarely* Extreme heat - Rarely* Humidity - Rarely* Wet - Rarely* Noise - Occasionally* Hazards - Rarely* Temperature Change - Rarely* Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely* Vibration - RarelyThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers· A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical