MOLINA HEALTHCARE – IT INTERNAL AUDITOR

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Audit, the IT Internal Auditor’s main function is to conduct internal audit reviews of varying complexity and scope on all operations of the organization—including financial, operational, compliance, and strategy-focused audits—with the objective of testing the effectiveness of controls and identifying process improvements.  Function will also include efforts required for verifying compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

·         Execute internal audit reviews in accordance with relevant departmental policies and procedures and other established internal auditing standards, as appropriate.

·         Execute SOX 404 compliance testing in accordance with relevant departmental policies and procedures and other established SOX standards, as appropriate.

·         Continuously develop and improve pertinent skills and competencies by obtaining/maintaining appropriate certifications, completing continuing education requirements, and participating in relevant professional and industry training and events.

·         Practice and encourage professional development and teamwork within the internal audit team.

·         Maintain quality and consistency within the internal audit team by contributing and sharing knowledge.

·         Demonstrate and encourage professionalism and teamwork outside the internal audit team.

·         Maintain accountability for time budgets, including monitoring hours incurred and communicating potential or expected delays.

DEPARTMENT/STATE SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

·         Conduct process interviews.

·         Document process narratives and flowcharts that identify key risks and controls.

·         Test key controls for effectiveness.

·         Identify and document audit findings and opportunities for improvement.

·         Report on and present audit results to appropriate management.

·         Perform follow-up audits.

·         Perform other ad hoc projects as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

·    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; Master’s degree a plus

Experience:

·   At least two years performing internal (e.g., operational) and/or financial audits, with at least one year performing IT audits

·   Preferred: Experience in auditing or working in the healthcare industry; managed care a plus

·   Preferred: Experience performing SOX testing

·   Preferred: Experience working in a public company and/or public accounting firm; Big 4 a plus

Additional Accountabilities/Job Functions:

·   Provide regular and timely status updates within the internal audit team

·   Participate, as appropriate, in the audit planning and reporting processes

·   As appropriate, assist with the preparation of the department’s quarterly Audit Committee deliverables

·   Interact with company personnel in a professional, positive, and constructive manner to facilitate good working relationships

Licensure/Certification:

·   Possess or actively pursuing CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification; CISA a plus

Additional Skills and Knowledge:

·   Knowledge of fundamental IT, including IT general controls and application controls

·   Knowledge of information systems and operations

·   Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

·   Proficient in documenting, evaluating, and analyzing various organizational functions and processes that identify key risks and controls to facilitate the development of value-added business process and control improvement recommendations

·   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate and interact with personnel at all levels throughout the organization; have good interpersonal skills

·   Working knowledge of fundamental financial and operational internal controls

·   Working knowledge of internal auditing standards and techniques

·   Basic knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

·   Basic knowledge of information systems

·   Knowledge of current healthcare industry trends, specifically managed care, is a plus

·   PC proficiency, including Word and Excel

·   Able to meet changing priorities and deadlines

·   Able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously, including project administration, monitoring, and execution; possess good organizational skills

For more information, please feel free to send an email to Jennifer.Ringdahl@Molinahealthcare.com .

 Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).