The Senior Auditor is an integral member of the OHSU Audit & Advisory Services (A&AS) team and provides leadership and support within the A&AS program. The Senior Auditor works collaboratively with members of the A&AS team and the OHSU community to ensure adherence to OHSU’s mission, risk assessment and mitigation operational excellence, and superior customer service for healthcare, research, academic and central service missions.
The Senior Auditor will perform and manage the planning, execution, reporting, and documentation stages for all audits, advisory services and investigations in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework established by the Institution of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the A&AS program guidelines. The Senior Auditor will work with limited supervision on multiple projects at a given time and will assist with the supervision and direction of staff auditors on a day-to-day basis in the completion of assigned tasks and audits as necessary. In addition, the Senior Auditor will assist with the risk assessment process, audit planning process, and project management responsibilities. The Senior Auditor will provide support and report directly to the Director of A&AS.

Audits/Advisory Services/Investigations: As the auditor-in-charge on an assigned project, the Senior Auditor is responsible for performing high quality professional day-to-day execution of internal audit engagements and special projects.

Planning:

• Develop and direct project planning,
• Contribute to the development of project budgets and monitor progress,
• Facilitate and acquire the necessary background information and documentation on the area being reviewed,
• Identify and document key business risks and the internal controls established to help reduce those risks,
• Develop an audit program that includes objectives and scope of the audit; degree of testing required to achieve the audit objectives; and procedures for analyzing, interpreting, and documenting information obtained during the audit.
• Coordinate the review with the auditee management, including an entrance conference to discuss the purpose and objectives of the review, timing, and necessary staff cooperation.

Fieldwork:

• Plan and control own work effort and the work of assigned staff to complete the audit program,
• Provide clear, understandable instructions, requests, and updates to A&AS team members and auditee management and staff,
• Analyze information and provide thoughtful insights on results,
• Ensure all audit findings and recommendations are adequately supported and documented and provide timely feedback on work product of staff, 
• Identify issues and resolve or escalate appropriately,
• Ensure engagement work papers and documentation is adequately prepared, reviewed and completed in a timely manner.

Reporting:

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement through developing, incorporating, and promoting best practices,
• Prepare audit reports and present information clearly and confidently to management,
• Ongoing management of issues log.

Follow-up:

• Perform a follow-up review to determine if the audit recommendations have been implemented,
• Collaborate with management regarding actions taken.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors. 

Risk Assessment  and Audit Planning:

Assist with the Risk Assessment process and reporting and Audit Plan preparation.

• Conduct and participate in risk assessment meetings,
• Analyze and measure risk ratings using standardized methodology,
• Collaborate with organization leaders and risk owners on a continous basis,
• Propose alternative solutions in response to potential risks,
• Help manage risk assessment technology, documentation and results, Provide input for audit plan and project scoping.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education within a healthcare organization or higher education institution. 
• At least one of the following certifications: 
  
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or relevant experience and working toward certification.

Experience:

• Three or more years of internal auditing experience. 

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to supervise staff and lead projects
• Effective organizational abilities, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to operate and communicate effectively while meeting multiple deadlines and completing projects simultaneously;
• Ability to interact in a positive, productive manner with management, staff and leadership (demonstrating sensitivity and professionalism);
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Education:

• Advanced degree in Auditing, Accounting, Information Systems, or Business Administration
• In addition to required certifications:
  
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
    
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
    
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); and/or
    
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Experience:

• Financial and operational auditing experience in a Healthcare or Academic Medical Center organization
• IT and information security audit experience.
• Strong business acumen for healthcare and research administration compliance and regulatory operations.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Proficiency and experience with ERP systems (Oracle) and data analytic software (ACL).
  
• Understanding of healthcare systems such as EPIC

Typical office environment. Travel to OHSU committee meetings and the Marquam Hill Campus on a regular basis. Periodic travel to off-site OHSU locations may be required. Teleworking options also available.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.