Senior Audit/Risk Consultant

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Position Description
Conducts or assists with both internal and external financial, operational and year end audits. Responsibilities involve, but are not limited to, conducting audits, reviewing compliance with established policies and procedures, conducting research, compiling data, making reports and presentations, and assisting management with resolution of audit-related issues and projects.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reviews and assesses effectiveness and efficiency of operational controls by conducting financial and operational audits in accordance with annual audit plan.
2. Compiles accurate and precise documentation of audit findings; submits recommendations for operational improvements as necessary and appropriate.
3. Reviews and assesses compliance with established policies and procedures by testing sample transactions.
4. Reviews methods of safeguarding assets from loss or theft; verifies existence of assets as appropriate.
5. Reviews and assists with resolving audit-related problems identified by management as requested.
6. Assists external auditors in the performance of interim and year-end audit work to facilitate the timely and efficient completion of the audit.
Position Requirements
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelors Degree in Accounting or comparable degree with a minimum of two years experience in internal auditing or public accounting.
2. Current CPA or CIA license or signed commitment at hiring to pass all parts within one year of employment subject to termination if those terms are not met.
3. Good analytical and communication skills.
4. Knowledge and experience in the utilization of computers and spreadsheet, flowchart, database, word processing, and graphic presentation software programs.
PREFERRED:
1. Solid understanding of basic accounting standards and controls.
2. Basic understanding of healthcare environment.
3. Overall understanding of auditing procedures