Internal Auditor - Compliance & Audit Department

Department/Unit:Compliance OfficeWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$70,068.00 - $108,605.00The Internal Auditor will work closely with the Corporate Compliance and Audit team to better understand and respond to Compliance concerns affecting areas of responsibility, assist in identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk as it relates to the System's mission, and provide an independent and objective review of evidence that either supports or refutes the System's claim of compliance as it related to these areas. The Internal Auditor will support other team members in providing guidance on how to prevent the re-occurrence of non-compliance or reduce the risk to the System's operations. The successful candidate will accomplish this by performing individual internal audit activities, as part of the overall Corporate Compliance and Audit plan. This responsibility includes performing internal audit procedures to support audit objectives and scopes, gathering supporting audit evidence and preparing internal audit documentation to reflect the work performed and conclusions reached. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units and focusing on financial, IT and operational processes.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in creating, revising and documenting Corporate Compliance and Audit policies and proceduresUnder the direction of the Senior Internal Auditor, the successful candidate will also perform follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues, as neededAdditionally, the Internal Auditor will provide input to Corporate Compliance and Audit management for the development of the annual Corporate Compliance and Audit plan, based upon process and control knowledge and insight from activities performedApply understanding of internal control practices to plan, perform, manage, and report on various business practices and processesAssist with implementing and maintaining audit tools to improve audit tracking and efficienciesProvide input to developing audit plans, including assigning controls and areas of potential risk based upon risk assessmentsPerform scheduled audits and follow-up in accordance with established schedule and standardsArrive at independent evaluations of facts and logical conclusions based upon gathered evidenceDocument all information pertaining to audit results including risks, findings, observations and provide recommendations for strengthening internal controls and process improvement to be reviewed by Senior Internal Auditor and Corporate Compliance and Audit managementUnder the supervision of the Senior Internal Auditor, follow up with management on remedial action for any identified areas of risk or deficiencyDemonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as ability to use appropriate judgement and discretionEnhance the culture of compliance and assist in minimizing related enterprise risk to the System's missionRepresent Albany Med Health System in a professional manner at all times and in all interactionsPerform all other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's Degree in accounting or finance - required1-3 years in performing internal audit activities within private industry, an internal audit department or public accounting firm environment - requiredAbility to stay current with industry practices and effectively share knowledge with team membersAbility to work independently, with the appropriate level of direction and guidance from senior members of the teamAbility to communicate effectively across various cross-functional departmentsBasic understanding of internal audit standards, COSO framework, risk assessment practices, and technical aspects of accounting and financial reportingBasic understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, and report on the evaluation of various business processes, areas or functionsStrong verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with process and control owners to document audit support and communicate resultsStrong organizational and problem solving skills and attention to detailCertified Public Accountant (CPA) within 1 Year - preferredCertified Internal Auditor (CIA) within 1 Year - preferredEquivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: