Senior Internal Auditor - Cooper University Hospital

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for executing audits of operational, financial, and clinical functions from start to completion under the consultative direction of the Director of Internal Audit.  Performs special reviews and investigations of operations as requested.  Manages project assignments and timelines to ensure the timely and effective completion of assigned projects.  

Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and creating process narrative and documents control design, implementation, and operating effectiveness.  Gains a comprehensive understanding of assigned audit business operations, processes, and business objectives and then utilize that knowledge on assigned audits. 

Prepare working papers, conduct interviews, review documents, and compose summary memos. Identify and document issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning reviewed areas.  Communicate the results of projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.  Perform follow-up on audit findings to ensure corrective action is implemented. 

Independently and proactively identifies and pursues professional development opportunities that align to development needs, current or emerging risks, and assigned audit work plan projects.  Timely reporting of obstacles and provides regular progress reports of overall audit to management.

Experience Required

3 plus years of internal Audit (preferably in healthcare). Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Familiarity with computer-assisted audit software such as Visio, Power BI, Tableau, Alterteryx, or Diligent (formerly ACL) is desired.

·       Advanced technical aptitude and experience performing undeveloped financial and operational audits.

·       Skilled in general audit methodology and developing key internal audit deliverables, including process flows, work programs, audit reports, and control summaries.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills with advanced experience developing and presenting audit reports.

·       Strong interpersonal skills and ability to read situations and modify behavior to develop and maintain outstanding customer relationships.

·       Excellent planning, administrative, and project management skills for handling multiple priorities and concurrent audits with exceptional attention to detail and deadlines.

·       Adaptable to working independently or within a team

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a relevant area such as accounting, finance, healthcare administration or business administration.

License/Certification Requirements

Certified or actively pursuing professional certifications including, but not limited to, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),  Certified Health Care Internal Auditor Professional (CHIAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).