Senior Internal Auditor

Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to conduct financial and operational audits across the enterprise, supporting risk management, controls and governance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business partners, development of robust work papers, and communication of findings with remediation plans. Hybrid in-office presence is required, with occasional travel to multiple locations as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field; 3+ years of related experience, or 2+ years in public accounting.
• CPA/CIA/CISA certification preferred.
• Experience in public accounting (Big Four) audit.
• Understanding of insurance company operations and regulations.
• Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance systems (WDesk/Highbond/Audit Board/ServiceNow).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of high quality assessments of complex processes and controls.
• Identify risks and collaborate with team leadership and external auditors on planning and testing.
• Prepare concise audit work papers with scope, methodology and conclusions.
• Present findings and recommendations for remediation.
• Work with business partners to address deficiencies and monitor improvements.
• Review colleagues' work and provide training to junior auditors.
• Support internal and external audit/compliance activities and data validation.
• Undertake special projects under department management and travel to worksites.

Skills

Audit leadership

GRC systems knowledge

Risk assessment

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Workiva WDesk

Highbond

Audit Board

ServiceNow

Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2026-09-13

Position Title:

Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description:

Senior Internal Auditor

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting financial/operational audits, internal control assessments, strategy reviews, special projects, and risk assessment activities for the enterprise, across all lines of business and functions, in accordance with professional and departmental standards. Provide valuable insights to the business to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Lead the development and execution of high quality assessments of the Company’s complex processes and controls (including statistical data) for accuracy, completeness, effectiveness and compliance.
• Identify risks and collaborate with team leadership, business management and external auditors on audit planning, testing and evaluation procedures, which includes working with the business on process, controls, documentation and issues.
• Prepare clear, accurate and concise audit work papers that summarize scope, audit plan methodology and conclusions for audit field work and provide sufficient evidentiary data to support the work performed.
• Present any findings/deficiencies to the lead auditor along with recommendations for remediation.
• Work with business partners to address deficiencies or findings through periodic monitoring and retesting.
• Review work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement, and training to new or less experienced auditors.
• May support internal and external audit/compliance groups with various activities that may include, testing, documentation, client request materials, and data validation.
• Perform special projects and assignments under direction of department management. It is an expectation of the role to understand auditing concepts and principles and how to apply them.
• Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

BA/BS in related field and a minimum of 3 years related experience; or 2 years in public accounting (e.g., Big Four firm); or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• CPA/CIA/CISA certification.
• Project management, process improvement, and quality oversight background.
• Public accounting (e.g., Big Four) audit experience.
• Understanding of insurance company operations and regulations.
• Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment.
• Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems (e.g., Workiva WDesk, Highbond, Audit Board, ServiceNow, etc.).

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

AFA > Audit, Comp & Risk

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

NOTE:

Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.