Senior Internal Audit Analyst - Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an audit professional to support internal audit and risk management activities across designated specialty areas. The role focuses on financial, business process, and information systems audits to assess controls, compliance, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include planning, testing, documenting workpapers, identifying issues with root cause analysis, and following up on action plans. A collaborative team environment and opportunities for growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline.
• 1+ years of relevant business experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit management in planning, testing, and reporting.
• Prepare clear workpapers meeting quality standards.
• Identify issues and perform root cause analysis with corrective solutions.
• Follow up on audit report action plans with business partners.
• Participate on departmental or company projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/technology or related

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is responsible for assisting with the execution of all internal audit and risk management consulting activity within designated specialty areas for the company. Responsible for supporting the performance of the financial, business process, and information systems audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness and efficiency of business controls, financial information, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist audit management or audit lead in the execution of internal audits including audit planning, detailing control procedures, and the related testing and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards, including financial (i.e., Sarbanes-Oxley testing) and operational projects.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and complete workpapers in accordance with department quality standards; meet project timelines and deliverable due dates.
• Identify audit issues and perform root cause analysis with practical corrective solutions.
• As necessary, perform follow-up on assigned audit report action plans to ensure that the business partners have completed agreed upon action.
• Participate on specific projects undertaken by the department and / or the Company.

This job description is intended to describe the general responsibilities and type of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The major job functions / components above are the typical functions of the job and are not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Personnel in this position should be aware that the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in this job description and various other duties may be assigned as needed.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline
• 1+ years of relevant business experience
• Proven solid interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team
• Proven solid oral and written communication skills
• Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuit of audit, assurance, or risk related certification
• 2+ years of accounting or auditing experience
• Understanding of internal control concepts and their practical application
• Health or related insurance experience
• Sarbanes-Oxley, MAR, SOC experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.