Senior Analyst, Internal Audit and Controls

HealthFirst; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthfirst is seeking a Senior Analyst, Internal Controls to manage assigned internal audit projects and related tasks in a hybrid role reporting to the corporate office at 100 Church Street.

The candidate should have SOX experience and a solid Internal Control/Model Audit Rule background, with the ability to run multiple projects and build cross-functional relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or audit from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting/auditing experience.
• Thorough understanding of internal controls, accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley/Model Audit Rule compliance.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit projects to assess financial and operational controls.
• Define scope, objectives and procedures for assigned audits.
• Prepare audit reports with observations and recommendations.
• Document audit work papers and support conclusions.
• Follow up on corrective actions and build relationships with business contacts.
• Assist MAR testing and ensure MAR/IA compliance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Internal audit

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Audit

CIA, CPA, CFE certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Analyst, Internal Controls will be position will be responsible for the completion assigned internal audit projects (internal audits and department projects) for Healthfirst, and for other tasks as assigned by Internal Audit Leadership.
You are a fit if you have experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Internal Control Frameworks and/or Internal Audit, displaying a strong sense of motivation to embark on a new experience. This is a Hybrid role that will report to our corporate office at 100 Church Street

Project Management

• Creates and maintains a detailed project plan for all aspects of the project based on project impacts
• Manages project execution, resources and overall coordination efforts to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to budget.

Internal Audit projects

• Conduct internal audit projects to provide assurance regarding the proper functioning of financial and operational internal controls.
• Determine the scope, objectives and procedures for assigned projects
• Prepare accurate and well-written internal audit reports summarizing audit observations and recommendations.
• Document all audit work papers for sufficiency and adequacy in supporting the conclusions reached.
• Follow up on corrective actions taken to address reported internal audit observations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key business points of contact.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Additional Duties (Model Audit Rule)

• Test and evaluate the operating effectiveness of Model Audit Rule related controls.
• Support the evaluation of un-remediated year-end Model Audit Rule (MAR) deficiencies through impact analyses and other documentation. Such activities may include performing an analysis of supporting evidence such as reports or reconciliations for periods reviewed.
• Drive completion of assigned testing plan including tracking and communicating testing progress, adhering to deadlines, and ensuring testing are MAR and IA complaint.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or audit from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting/auditing experience
• Thorough understanding of internal controls, accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley/Model Audit Rule compliance.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internal audit or public accounting experience
• Health Insurance industry experience beneficial
• Strong process analysis, risk and control identification, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to details and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced/changing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written), presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• CIA, CPA, CFE, and/or other relevant certification is a plus.

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Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $83,100 - $120,360
• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $73,400 - $109,225

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in "good faith" would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.