Senior Analyst, National Risk & Controls (SOX Audit) - REMOTE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Provides senior level analyst support for risk-based process design initiatives - leveraging a depth of internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), information technology and/or business experience to interpret significance of assessment findings, identify process improvement opportunities, develop risk based programs, and strengthen overall corporate governance and mitigate business risk.

Essential Job Duties

• In conjunction with leadership, supports formalization of the universe of risks - performing enterprise risk assessments, communicating areas for management focus, developing the annual risk-based internal process plan, supporting programs and assisting planned internal audit activities
  • Provides project management support and assists in performing business process assessments, technology risk assessments and enterprise resource controls (ERP)/accounting controls reviews.
  • Identifies, assesses and solves complex business problems.
  • Reviews the effectiveness of internal control design and recommends improvements as warranted.
  • Provides project management support and assists in performing financial, operational and information system assessments throughout the business.
  • Prepares work papers, writes reports and completes deliverables in a timely manner to adequately and clearly document testing and support conclusions.
  • Provides project management and assists with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance audits in accordance with relevant departmental policies and procedures and other established SOX standards as appropriate.
  • Supports a “business value-add” approach to internal audits by collaborating with process/function owners to identify best practices and process improvement opportunities.
  • Documents, evaluates, and analyzes diverse, complex organizational functions and processes that identify controls to facilitate the development of value-added accounting and finance systems related business processes and control improvement recommendations.
  • Conducts process assessments of specified areas and identifies areas of improvement.
  • Assists in or executes special projects or internal controls consultations on major business projects for accounting/finance leadership as requested.
  • Monitors the follow-up, tracking and completion status of all identified findings and recommendations.
  • Practices and encourages professional development and teamwork within the accounting/finance department.
  • Stays current on developments in the accounting and auditing industry and within the business.
  • Acts as an escalation point for issues raised by auditors.
  • Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives to automate accounting processes including reconciliation of data, reporting and analysis.
  • Mentors and coaches junior team members.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related audit experience, preferably in an internal audit function, and at least 2 years in information technology (IT) development and/or data analysis, or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems or related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act; experience performing SOX testing, and business process SOX experience.
  • Expertise with audit procedures and standards, risk components and assessment, control analysis and internal controls.
  • Critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to work in a team setting.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products, key skills in Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)/applicable software program(s) proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Auditing and/or health care or managed care experience.
  • Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent information technology (IT) certification.

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V