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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Minnetonka, MN
Minnetonka, Minnesota

About this job

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)


As an Internal Audit Associate, you will be accountable for supporting the execution of the annual audit plan for UnitedHealth Group and its family of companies. This position will be part of UHG Internal Audit & Advisory Services. You will provide support to the various Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) compliance and control initiatives including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), SSAE16, FDICIA and the Model Audit Rule (MAR).


 


Primary Responsibilities:




  • Demonstrate strong understanding of control assessment frameworks and participate in annual audit risk assessment process

  • Lead the audit engagement scoping and planning process (e.g., definition of approach, scope and resource requirements)

  • Set audit team expectations and participate in the collection and documentation of background knowledge prior to audit engagement (i.e., conducting interviews via the walk-through process)

  • Lead the process of identifying key risks and the related controls within business processes and design control test steps to address key risks

  • Review test steps executed by the audit team to assess design and operational effectiveness of key controls, provide clear and concise review comments on audit work papers

  • Discuss testing results with the manager and formulate conclusions based on assessment of control deficiencies and root causes

  • Facilitate the discussion of issues with business partners to present and validate potential exceptions; guide the development of appropriate remediation plans and timelines

  • Utilize project management concepts (i.e., effective time management and prioritization strategies) to complete audits within the stated time frame and allotted budget

  • Mentor peers/new team members on engagements

  • Provide constructive feedback to team members (peers and managers)

  • Demonstrate understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and department standards and objectives

  • Active participation in industry discussions, conferences, networking, etc.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:



  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related discipline

  • 3+ years of audit, accounting, SOX/MAR/FDICIA or related experience

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and establish credibility with business partners

  • Ability to work with different levels within the organization

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities quickly

  • Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:



  • Internal audit experience

  • Prior experience in public accounting

  • Managed healthcare or insurance industry experience

  • Certification (CPA, CISA or CIA)

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 14, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.




Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.


 


Job Keywords: finance, accounting, audit, SOX, MAR, FDICIA, internal audit, public accounting, CPA, CISA, CIA, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota