Internal Control Specialist Senior

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Acts as a second line of defense in managements system of internal control with a focus on internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). Conducts examinations and evaluations of the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's system of internal control. Works directly with first line control and process owners to ensure controls are designed and operating effectively and that any control weaknesses are properly evaluated and resolved.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to perform assessments of financial reporting processes, that are designed to ensure their accuracy and completeness, based on recognized risk and control frameworks and principles.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ICFR.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend enhancements as needed.
• Proficient with performing root cause analysis and assessing impacts of various internal control deficiencies.
• Prepare and present reports on internal control findings and recommendations to control owners and senior management.
• Understand and apply knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to ICFR to support ongoing organizational compliance.
• Provide training and support to control owners on internal control procedures and best practices.
• Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of documentation.
• Develop internal control procedures and compliance reporting plans.
• Coordinates control design, monitoring, testing, and remediation with Internal Audit, Compliance, and relevant business leadership.
• Assist leadership in developing relevant reporting to governance committees and Boards.
• Performs such other duties as are required or assigned for which the employee is qualified to perform.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Travel may be required. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Communication, Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (IFCR), Interpersonal Relationships, Microsoft Office, Organizing

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.