What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Internal Auditor position at Cooper University Hospital?
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Short Description
The Staff Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and performing audits of operational, financial, and clinical functions under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit. Assists the Internal Audit team with special reviews and investigations of operations.
Manages project assignments and timelines to ensure the timely and effective completion of assigned projects. Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining internal controls, developing audit program, criteria and tests, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and creating process narrative and documents control design, implementation, and operating effectiveness.
Prepare working papers, conduct interviews, review documents, and compose summary memos. Responsibilities include identifying, developing, and documenting issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning reviewed areas.
Communicate or assist in communicating 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
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in performing financial and operational audits.
- Demonstrated ability to use general audit methodology and develop key internal audit deliverables, including process flows, work programs, audit reports, and control summaries.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills for handling multiple priorities and concurrent audits with exceptional attention to detail and deadlines.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a relevant area such as Accounting, Finance, Health Care Administration or Business Administration.
License/Certification Requirements
Certified or able to obtain professional certification including, but not limited to, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),
Certified Health Care Internal Auditor Professional (CHIAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) within 90 days of hire.