Internal Auditor, Consultant

Blue Shield of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is looking for an Internal Auditor Consultant to conduct independent assessments and audits. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, including 3 years in internal auditing, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.

This position operates under a hybrid work model, balancing in-office collaboration twice weekly. The role involves assessing governance and risk management through data analytics and AI.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with 3 years in internal auditing.
• At least 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end internal audits including risk assessments.
• Conduct financial and operational audits and provide consulting services.
• Communicate results of audit projects to management and the Board.

Skills

Internal audit experience

AI tools knowledge

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Financial audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field

Job description

Your Role

The Internal Auditor Consultant will report to the Internal Audit Senior Director. In this role you will be responsible for providing objective examinations of evidence for independent assessment to the Audit Committee, management and outside parties on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk, management and control processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute end-to-end internal audits, including performing effective risk assessments, planning, assessing the design of controls, testing the effectiveness of controls and reporting results to management.
• Conduct financial, operational and compliance audits and provide consulting services to the organization’s management and staff.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and provide input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
• Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Board of Directors.
• Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers.
• Develop and maintain productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Use data analytics tools to analyze datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and support audit conclusions.
• Apply basic AI-enabled tools and automation to improve audit efficiency, streamline testing, and assist with documentation.
• Perform data analysis procedures under guidance to support risk identification and control evaluation.
• Ensure data used in audits is reasonably complete and accurate to support conclusions.
• Seek opportunities to incorporate analytics and technology into audit work to improve effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• Requires a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Requires at least 3 years of internal audit experience.
• At least 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AI tools, models and platforms including associated risks, controls and governance considerations.
• Stays updated on data and AI trends, technologies and regulations, applying insights to audit engagements and supporting the education of data and AI risks and controls to audit teams.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Other certifications are a plus.

Hybrid Work Model

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.

Physical Requirements

Office Environment – roles involving part to full time schedule in an office environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork – Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.