Manager, Internal Audit

Centene Corp.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules (remote/hybrid

Job summary

Centene Corp. in Georgia seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager responsible for managing risk-based audits across strategic, financial, operational, compliance and IT domains. You will design audit plans, oversee staff, coordinate with ERM, and prepare executive reports for senior management while ensuring adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, field or office schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business field required.
• 5+ years in public accounting or internal audit.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform and manage risk-based audits across functions.
• Evaluate controls for scalability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with SMEs to design recommendations and improve operations.
• Oversee audit planning and staff assignments.
• Draft executive audit reports for senior management.
• Monitor status of historical findings.
• Assist ERM in continuous risk assessment.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Controls evaluation

Audit planning

Team leadership

Communication with mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business related field

Job description

Position Purpose: Manage, oversee and conduct internal audits, including execution of strategic, financial, operational, compliance and IT risk based audits. Stay abreast of emerging risks and ensure innovative audit techniques are built into audit scope design, audit plans, staff allocation and logistics coordination.

• Design, perform and manage risk-based audits, including strategic, financial, operational, compliance and IT audits
• Evaluating controls and processes for scalability, effectiveness, efficiency and risk mitigation strategies
• Work with Subject Matter Experts on design of recommendations, appropriate controls and operational efficiency/effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements
• Manage audit planning, including risk assessment, scope development, review and refinement of audit work programs and staff assignments/logistics
• Perform and provide oversight of consulting engagements, including projects requested by management, value added projects and analysis/review of key areas
• Develop draft executive audit reports that summarize audit findings and recommendations to be distributed to senior management
• Monitor and report on the status of historical audit findings
• Work with Enterprise Risk Management teams to assist in performing continuous risk assessment and aligning with the audit schedule
• Serve as a contact for corporate, field, and external auditors regarding auditing and fraud matters or projects. Assist in coordinating audits/projects with external professionals/specialists

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business related field. 5+ years of public accounting, internal audit, or related operational experience. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Previous experience as a lead in a functional area, managing cross functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff.
License/Certification: CPA, CIA and CISA preferred.Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act