Senior Internal Auditor - Hackensack Meridian Health

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The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and performing operational, financial and compliance audits of moderate difficulty and complexity, while exercising a reasonable amount of independent judgment. Work is performed according to audit plans under the general direction of the Director - Audit Services.

This is a hybrid role based out of Edison, NJ. Travel across the Hackensack Meridian Health network is expected, as needed, for audit related purposes.

A day in the life of a Senior Internal Auditor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Plans and organizes work assignments and develops appropriate audit steps to complete audits in an efficient manner.
• During audits or special investigations:
  • Identifies problem situations or inadequate conditions and extend testing to help determine the root cause.
  • Assembles, organize and evaluate relevant information.
  • Demonstrates use of good judgment by considering the implications of all alternatives.
  • Modifies scope or approach of the audits or investigations as circumstances dictate.
  • Makes cost effective recommendations on the basis of the facts on hand.
  • Assists Leaders in their development of control procedures / processes / policies / etc., as requested.
• Prepares and updates audit programs, internal control questionnaires and confirmations.
• Prepares neat, orderly, and conclusive work papers; ensures that all areas audited are clearly documented to support conclusions and substantiate findings.
• Writes and effectively communicates his or her thoughts with objectivity and clarity. Demonstrates effective oral expression in individual or group situations.
• Performs or assists in special investigations as requested. These investigations may involve allegations of wrong-doings such as theft, fraud, non-compliance, etc.
• Keeps the Director and appropriate Leaders informed of any problems or unusual circumstances on a timely basis.
• Follow-ups on and summarizes the status of all open internal and external audit recommendations prior to each Audit & Compliance Committee meeting. (Note: This step will be automated once TeamMate is fully implemented at Hackensack,)
• Assists the Director in the development of the annual risk assessment / audit work plan.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BS/BA degree is required, preferably in Accounting, Business Administration, or related majors.
• Minimum of 3 years of internal auditing and/or public accounting (or equivalent) experience.
• Must posses advanced auditing skills; be familiar with information technology in use at Hackensack Meridian Health, including how it affects controls and how to take advantage of available information technology during the audit process.
• Must have above average written and oral communication skills; and be able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Experience using the following applications is required: Word, Excel, e-mail.
• The ability to use the Internet for research and information gathering.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience using the following applications is a plus: TeamMate, ACL, PeopleSoft, Epic, Access, Visio, ActiveData, and Business Intelligence software.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!