Blue Shield of CA Looking for Internal Auditor, Principal at Oakland, CA  Full Time

Your Work

• Execute the goals of the Internal Controls Advisory Services program by coordinating with cross functional operational business partners including Finance, Operations, Health Solutions, Information Technology, Internal Audit, and compliance leadership to establish an effective internal control environment and controls conscientious culture
• Identify and evaluate the organization’s risk areas and provide key input to the development of the Internal Controls work plan
• Perform control assessments which include identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures
• Conduct interviews, review documents, compose summary memos, and prepare work papers
• Proactively contribute to complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization
• Execute assigned internal controls testing for processes involving finance, operations, and information technology
• Conduct thorough process reviews and broad risk assessments that include Gap and Root Cause Analysis
• Evaluate the effectiveness of corporate policies, processes, and procedures against established standards, guidelines and requirements and recommend changes where appropriate
• Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
• Prepare and deliver reports to senior leadership pertaining to the effectiveness of their business unit’s internal control structure along with recommendations for improvement

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10 plus years of full-time experience in auditing, business analysis, or program evaluation required
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certifications preferred
• Experience in healthcare industry, specifically Medi-Cal and Medicare preferred
• Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices
• Strong understanding of internal controls and the ability to leverage such knowledge to make effective advisory recommendations
• Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices
• Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions
• Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
• Communicates the results of consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to mid-level and senior leadership
• Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.