Internal Audit Consultant-Hybrid

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 diverse team that shares your passion for helping others 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 Results

Primary 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

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.

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

Preferred 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 priorities
  

Careers with UnitedHealth Group. Discover rewarding opportunities as we help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Join a team of people who are talented, compassionate and driven. We will support you with the global outreach, resources and inclusive culture we're proud to foster as a Fortune 5 company. We encourage you to grow as we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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 - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.