Internal Audit Consultant - Hybrid - Minnetonka, MN

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

UnitedHealth Group is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)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. -Value Based Competencies: -

• Integrity Value: Act Ethically
• Compassion Value: Focus on Customers
• Relationships Value: Communicate Effectively
• Innovation value: Support Change and Innovation
• Performance Value: Make Fact-Based Decisions
• Performance Value: Deliver Quality ResultsPrimary 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 CompanyYou'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.Required Qualifications:
    • 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
    • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationPreferred Qualifications:
      • 3+ years of relevant business experience including some audit experience
      • Experience in health insurance systems
      • Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment
      • Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience
      • Healthcare Industry or Public Accounting experience
      • Understanding of internal control concepts and their practical application
      • Solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a team
      • Solid oral and written communication skill
      • Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift prioritiesTo protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.Careers at UnitedHealth Group. We have modest goals: Improve the lives of others. Change the landscape of health care forever. Leave the world a better place than we found it. Such aspirations tend to attract a certain type of person. Crazy talented. Compassionate. Driven. To these select few, we offer the global reach, resources and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company. We provide an environment where you're empowered to be your best. We encourage you to take risks. And we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance. We believe the most important is the opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-ee wfrorkplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Keywords: Auditor; Auditing Specialist; Risk Assessment Specialist; Financial Anaylst; Audit Planning; Internal Controls Auditor; Information Systems Auditor; CPA; Accounting; Finance; Sarbanes-Oxley testing; #UHGCorp

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