Senior Internal Audit Analyst

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is responsible for assisting with the execution of all internal audit and risk management consulting activity within designated specialty areas for the company.  Responsible for supporting the performance of the financial, business process and information systems audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness and efficiency of the business controls, financial information, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist audit management or audit lead in the 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 (i.e. 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
• Identify audit issues and perform root cause analysis with practical corrective solutions
• 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
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

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

Required Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, accounting or related discipline
• 4+ years of relevant business experience including internal audit, internal controls over financial reporting audits or 6+ years of overall public accounting experience
• 2+ years of experience with internal controls over financial reporting audits (e.g., SOX, MAR, India Companies Act)
• Understanding of auditing concepts and principles, and how to apply them
• Proven solid interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team
• Proven solid oral and written communication skills
• Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certification
• CIA, CFE, CSOE
• 2+ years of accounting or auditing experience
• Health or related insurance experience
• Experience in Sarbanes-Oxley, MAR, FDICIA, INCA
• Experience in Business Intelligence tools - Tableau, Power BI
• Understanding of internal control concepts and their practical application

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.