Blue Shield Of California

Internal Auditor, Consultant

Blue Shield Of California$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field required
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required
  • At least 3 years of internal audit experience needed
  • 2 years of healthcare experience preferred
  • Knowledge of AI tools and their governance considerations required
  • Certifications like CIA, CISA, or CPA preferred
  • Up-to-date with data and AI trends applicable to audit engagements

Responsibilities

  • Execute end-to-end internal audits and risk assessments independently
  • Conduct various types of audits and provide consulting services to management
  • Identify risk areas and contribute to the Annual Audit Plan
  • Perform audit procedures and document findings
  • Communicate audit results through reports and presentations
  • Maintain productive client relationships through meetings and correspondence
  • Utilize data analytics tools to identify trends and support audit conclusions
  • Incorporate AI tools to enhance audit efficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid workplace model allowing flexible in-office days
  • Opportunity to work with advanced analytics and technology
  • Collaborative office environment with opportunities for personal interaction
  • Exposure to high-level governance interactions with management and Board
  • Professional development through engaging with emerging trends in data and AI
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Role

The Internal Auditor Consultant will report to the Internal Audit Senior Director. In this role you will be responsible for providing objective examinations of evidence for providing independent assessment to the Audit Committee, management and outside parties on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk, management and control processes.

Responsibilities

Your Work

In this role, you will:
  • Independently execute end-to-end internal audits, including performing effective risk assessments, planning, assessing the design of controls, testing the effectiveness of controls and reporting results to management
  • Conduct financial, operational and compliance audits and provide consulting services to the organization's management and staff
  • Assist in identifying and evaluating the organization's risk areas and provide input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan
  • Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures
  • Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed
  • Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Board of Directors
  • Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers
  • Develop and maintain productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
  • Uses data analytics tools to analyze datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and support audit conclusions
  • Applies basic AI-enabled tools and automation to improve audit efficiency, streamline testing, and assist with documentation
  • Performs data analysis procedures under guidance to support risk identification and control evaluation
  • Ensures data used in audits is reasonably complete and accurate to support conclusions
  • Seeks opportunities to incorporate analytics and technology into audit work to improve effectiveness


Qualifications

Your Knowledge and Experience
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field
  • Requires a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience
  • Requires at least 3 years of internal audit experience
  • At least 2 years of healthcare experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of AI tools, models and platforms including associated risks, controls, and governance consideration
  • Stays updated on data and AI trends, technologies, and regulations, applying insights to audit engagements and supporting the education of data and AI risks and controls to audit teams
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
  • Other certifications are a plus

Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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About Blue Shield Of California

Blue Shield of California is a not-for-profit health plan provider that has been providing Californians with access to high-quality healthcare for over 80 years. The company offers a range of health insurance products and services to individuals, families, and employers. Blue Shield of California is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of its members and the communities it serves. The company is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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