Internal Auditor

Major Responsibilities: Contribute to the audit planning process; assist in the development of audit objectives and detailed test procedures that effectively address key controls and risks. Develop work papers that address the objectives of the audit program and support the conclusions reached during testing. Adhere to the IIA Standards and IAS guidelines for workpaper documentation. Assess business systems/processes to identify key control points and risks. Document using narrative and/or flowcharting techniques. Draft audit conclusions, discuss potential issues with clients, and prepare and deliver other summary communication documents as required. With supervision, successfully execute all phases of the audit process for moderately complex projects. Contribute to the development of the assigned practice area by participating in risk assessment activities, creation of audit tools, establishing client relationships, and identifying and sharing relevant information. Other duties as assigned. Job Criteria: Savings from improved efficiency of operating department processes, more effective internal controls, & potential revenue recoveries. Interprets and analyzes situations and information based on established concepts and general guidelines. Makes decisions in conjunction with the AIC on less defined issues and selects methods. Develops solutions to complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies when making decisions. Assesses information to identify the best solution from existing alternatives. Requires in-depth analysis to develop solutions for complex problems. Interacts regularly with various Regional management, Internal Audit management & staff, & external auditors & consultants. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Conducts assigned audit projects independently &/or with team members. In conjunction with AIC determines & identifies potential risks & opportunities to the organization, & develos appropriate corrective action plans. Requirements: Professional auditing or comparable experience required. Demonstrated knowledge, skills & experience in applying the principles & practices of internal auditing in accounting, financial & operational environments, including auditing business functions & information technology systems. Demonstrated general accounting, financial & business skills, knowledge, & experience. Demonstrated skills in the identification & resolution of business problems within a team setting. Ability to research & identify best practices. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize general audit software such as ACL, TeamMate, etc. Demonstrated ability to understand & document business processes & related internal controls in narrative &/or flowchart formats. Basic project management skills. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing demands & environment, & rapidly develop in-depth knowledge of new audit areas. Excellent verbal & written communication & presentation skills. Ability to persuade, articulate & defend positions. Client Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access). Lotus Notes. Develops knowledge of KP, the healthcare and insurance industry and department goals. Builds trust with key personnel at all levels of the organization by consistently demonstrating direct, honest behavior. Sets the tone for ethical behavior, actively models ethical behavior to set an example for others. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of complex and judgmental ethical areas/issues. Identifies ethical issues and discusses them in a timely and constructive manner to obtain a rapid and effective resolution. Does not tolerate a breach of ethics in others. Recognizes conflicts of interest and other situations that may cause harm to KP even if not in a documented code and addresses them in an appropriate manner. Education: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, information systems or related field or equivalent experience required. License/Certification: Require 1 of following certifications (or actively pursuing 1 of these): Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA). ENTER YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: