Senior Internal Auditor - Hybrid

At Houston Methodist, the Sr. Internal Auditor is responsible for independently planning, coordinating, and executing reviews of processes or activities of Houston Methodist entities and identifying risks and controls in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Evaluates risks in achieving organizational objectives including the adequacy of internal controls, compliance with laws and regulations, adherence to policy and procedures, safeguarding of assets, and the accuracy of reported financial activities. Formulates value-added and cost-effective recommendations for improvements to mitigate risks for presentation to department leadership. Supports governance by proactively assuring the organization about the state of the control environment. Serves as a mentor to more junior team members.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• CPA - Certified Public Accountant - State Licensure OR
• CIA - Certified Internal Auditor (IIA) OR
• CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) OR
• CHIAP - Certified Healthcare Internal Auditor (AIHC)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Successful project management skills.

• Ability to multi-task and independently perform moderately complex audits within established timelines.

• Self-motivated with inherent curiosity, tenacity, and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact through all levels of the organization.

• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information requires strict confidentiality with no compromise, as well as honesty and integrity.

• Intermediate industry and internal audit knowledge, skills, and ability to conduct audits including risk assessments, design and execution of audit procedures, reporting, and follow-up processes for moderately complex healthcare audit projects

• Possesses an understanding of current internal control frameworks such as Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO), Control Objectives for Information Technology (COBIT), and the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

• Ability to perform duties with limited direct supervision

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.