PRIMARY FUNCTION:TheInternal Audit Associate is a valuable business partner that provides meaningful insights and solutions for the improvement in internal controls and risk mitigation across the organization. The Audit Associate assists in the reviews of internal controls of Jefferson accounting, financial, and operational systems under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager and/or Senior Audit Associates in a highly automated environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:bull; Conducts a risk-based review of internal controls over operations, financial reporting and compliance functions of Jefferson as directed by the Senior Audit Associate or Internal Audit Manager.
bull; Evaluates audit results to identify operational efficiencies and/or root causes of control failures and work with client management to develop a plan of action.
bull; Documents audits work performed and assists with audit reports.
bull; Performs parts of audits or small complete audits on an independent basis.
bull; Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
bull; Executes audit programs by conducting interviews and gathering data and documenting results.
bull; Communicate the findings and practical recommendations to management throughout the audit projects, educate process owners, including non-finance individuals, on the importance of internal control.
bull; Participates in outside organizational activities to keep informed about improvements and current developments in audit standards, industry developments and related risks procedures and techniques (i.e., Best Practices).
bull; Performs other job duties as requested, including assistance with external audits.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:Internal Audit Department contacts ndash; extensive coordination
Compliance and Enterprise Risk contacts ndash; extensive coordination
Other Jefferson contacts ndash; extensive audit and consultation procedures
External contacts include vendors, peers from other internal audit organizations, banks, external auditors, etc. ndash; moderate coordination

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:3 years of auditing experience required. Prior experience in healthcare or higher education desired.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor degree in business, accounting or finance related fields required . Masters degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:Eligibility, and demonstrated progress towards certification is required. Preference (in order listed): CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Proficiency in information technology systems required. Excellent writing, communication, and customer service skills required. Stay abreast of Institute of Internal Auditor standards and guidelines, as well as regulatory and risk factors associated with higher education and health care industries

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.