Job Description
Job Description
Senior Internal Audit Analyst
Location: Tulsa, OK
Description
The Senior Internal Audit Analyst plays a critical role in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across the health system. This role is responsible for conducting risk-based audits, analyzing financial and operational data, identifying control gaps, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development and execution of the annual audit plan.
- Conducts risk-based internal audits across the health system.
- Assists with the creation of standardized audit procedures, templates, and risk assessment tools.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Prepares detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, and management responses.
- Performs follow-up audits to ensure remediation of identified issues.
- Utilizes data analytics tools to enhance audits and provides continuous monitoring.
- Provides oversight to sales tax recovery for taxable items utilized directly on Medicare and Medicaid patients.
- Provides guidance and support to junior audit staff in audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
Decision Making:
- The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from a supervisor.
Working Relationships:
- Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise).
- Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise).
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal and / or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum four (4) years of related experience.
- Strong understanding of internal auditing standards and practices.
- Proficient in auditing tools, accounting software, and data analytics platforms.
- Working knowledge of healthcare billing and reimbursement processes, particularly related to Medicare and Medicaid is beneficial.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting findings and writing reports.
- Ability to lead and execute complex internal audits across operational, financial, and compliance areas.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning.
Education:
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
- -Certified Public Accountant (CPA) OR Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).