Internal Audit Consultant - Eden Prairie, MN - Hybrid
About the position UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is responsible for assisting in the management of all internal audit and risk management consulting activity within designated specialty areas for the company. Responsible for leading the performance of the financial and business process audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness and efficiency of the business controls, financial information, and compliance with laws and regulations. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week. This job description is intended to describe the general responsibilities and type of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The major job functions / components above are the typical functions of the job and are not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Personnel in this position should be aware that the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in this job description and various other duties may be assigned as needed. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Responsibilities
- Lead in the development and execution of internal audits including audit planning, detailing control procedures and the related testing and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards, including financial (Sarbanes-Oxley testing) and operational projects
- Prepare clear, accurate and complete workpapers in accordance with department quality standards; meet project timelines and deliverable due dates
- Review work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement, and ensure resources are allocated to meet project deadlines
- Identify audit issues and perform root cause analysis with practical corrective solutions; act a key resource on complex issues while motivating and leading project teams
- As necessary, perform follow-up on assigned audit report action plans to ensure that the business partners have completed agreed upon action
- Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and / or the Company
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline
- 2+ years of relevant business experience
- Understanding of auditing concepts and principles, and how to apply them
- Proven solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a team
- Proven solid oral and written communication skill
- Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities
Nice-to-haves
- Pursue audit, assurance, or risk related certification
- 3+ years of accounting or auditing experience
- Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience
- Healthcare Industry or Public Accounting experience
- Experience in health insurance systems
- Experience working in a complex IT / IS environment
- Understanding of internal control concepts and their practical application
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution