Senior Internal Auditor

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor responsible for leading internal audits of financial, operational, and compliance areas. This role entails developing comprehensive audit programs and preparing well-structured audit reports.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in accounting or related fields and 3-5 years of relevant internal audit experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of auditing standards are essential. This position offers a challenging yet adaptable work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of internal audit experience focusing on compliance, financial, or operational auditing.
• CIA, CPA, or relevant certification preferred.
• Knowledge of auditing techniques and standards required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and controls assessments.
• Prepare audit reports for management review.
• Develop comprehensive audit programs based on current business risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Visio

ACL

Job description

About Us

Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) is a non‑profit managed care organization (MCO) licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. Through its network of more than 10,000 providers and 94 hospitals, Community serves over 400,000 members with the following programs: Medicaid State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) program for low‑income children and pregnant women; Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the children of low‑income parents, which includes CHIP Perinatal benefits for unborn children of pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid STAR; Health Insurance Marketplace Plans that offer individual health coverage that includes preventive care, emergency services, prescription drugs, and hospitalization available to all, regardless of pre‑existing conditions; Community Health Choice (HMO D‑SNP), a Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs plan for people with both Medicare and Medicaid that combines Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, and Medicaid benefits with additional health benefits such as dental, vision, transportation, and more. Community is accredited by URAC for its health plan operations. We offer care management programs for asthma, diabetes, and high‑risk pregnancy. An affiliate of the Harris Health System (Harris Health), Community is financially self‑sufficient and receives no financial support from Harris Health or Harris County taxpayers.

Job Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for leading audits underlying CHC’s internal audit and controls program. The Senior Internal Auditor executes audits in financial, operational, and compliance areas to safeguard company resources and ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Job Specifications and Core Competencies

• Lead and conduct internal audits and MAR controls assessments, including preparing workpapers and reviewing the workpapers of other auditors to ensure quality and objectives of audits are achieved.
• Develop comprehensive audit programs, including understanding of current business risks and controls, to identify areas of risk that may require stronger controls and to prioritize audit steps and test plans.
• Perform and document testing and walkthroughs of processes and controls, with appropriate validation.
• Prepare well‑written and concise audit reports on results of audit for review by Internal Audit Manager or above.
• Make practical recommendations for process improvements while ensuring that recommendations reflect an understanding of the business and are clearly presented to and agreed to by management.
• Communicate results of audit projects to management and operations personnel directly involved with department projects.
• Conduct audit follow‑up activities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multiple management levels within CHC while working objectively and independently.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, tolerance for uncertainty, and ability to be agile and adaptable.
• Show strong analytical skills and ability to consider and develop sound solutions beyond generic recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields (e.g., Finance, Business) required.
• CIA, CPA, or relevant certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of auditing techniques and standards (e.g., International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing).
• Understanding of the risk and controls associated with business processes and ability to identify those risks and controls.

Work Experience (Years And Area)

• Three (3) to five (5) years of internal audit experience with a focus on compliance (SOX), financial, or operational auditing.
• Public accounting/Big 4 and/or healthcare industry experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs; familiarity with PeopleSoft, Visio, ACL, and data analytic tools preferred.
• Experience using electronic audit work‑paper software such as Audit Board, Teammate, etc. a plus.
• Continuing education required, such as participation in professional audit organizations (IIA, AHIA, HCCA, etc.).