Req ID: 15810BR
POSITION SUMMARY
Position Summary
Aetnas Internal Audit Department serves Aetnas Audit Committee and assists management in achieving Aetnas goals by conducting independent and objective assurance and consulting activities.
The Internal Audit Department also oversees managements efforts to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2012 and Section 16 of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model Audit Rule.
Your time with Aetnas Internal Audit qualifies for most states CPA experience requirements.
The Audit Senior Project Manager will be a key member of the Internal Audit team and will direct the execution of internal audits. As an Audit Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team in the planning and execution of concurrent and/or complex independent financial or operational audits/projects to evaluate internal control processes in a variety of business areas throughout Aetna. You will work with minimal supervision, performing detailed scoping, testing, analysis and validation of audit information as well as testing and creating clear, accurate work flows of business processes, testing results, exceptions and workpaper documentation. You will manage a small team of auditors (Consultant through Audit Project Manager). You will also meet with various levels of business management that will challenge your communication skills (meeting management and written communication).
EDUCATION
The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Leadership/Collaborating for Results/ADVANCED
Leadership/Driving a Culture of Compliance/ADVANCED
Leadership/Creating Accountability/ADVANCED
DESIRED SKILLS
General Business/Applying Reasoned Judgment/ADVANCED
Leadership/Developing and Executing Strategy/ADVANCED
General Business/Demonstrating Business and Industry Acumen/ADVANCED
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
This job will require travel to audit locations within the U.S. roughly 25 - 50% of the year.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Effectively manages project teams and performs/leads and documents project activities in accordance with professional standards (e.g., IIA, ISACA, GAAS, GAAP, SEC, etc.) and department methodology
Effectively plans, organizes, directs and facilitates multiple, concurrent projects of moderate to high complexity; Performs preliminary project review and sign-offs, manages project scope and provides project feedback to IAD project team
Works with business area management and department staff/management to facilitate open communication, issue resolution and delivery of quality services
Manages project resource needs, identifies and communicates resource/administrative gaps, and works with department management to secure necessary resources to meet project objectives; Manages time and expense budgets as well as project risks / barriers
Contribute to overall Internal Audit Department team norms to promote a positive environment and improve team effectiveness
Maintain a current development plan reflecting a commitment to self-development as evidenced by positive performance reviews
Ideal Candidate Profile:
We are looking for talented individuals to help us carry out our mission to develop and execute a risk-based audit plan using an approach that requires communication and collaboration with our customers. We also seek the following:
Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, the Aetna code of conduct and respect for
diversity
Meets administrative reporting requirements and supports department initiatives
Encourages teamwork and a positive environment to improve team effectiveness
May perform SOX responsibilities such as participating in the execution of complex tasks for assigned audit and compliance objectives
Able to work independently
Skill or Experience Requirements:
8+ years audit or related business experience (preferably within Health Insurance or related fields)
Minimum Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology preferred
Professional designations (i.e., CPA, CIA, CISA)/advanced degrees - or measured progress in achieving, desirable
Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical ability
Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills
A desire to learn and grow your career
Ability to travel overnight domestically 25 - 50% on average required
Please note that benefit eligibility may vary by position. Clickhereto review the benefits associated with this position.
Aetna does not permit the use of tobacco related products or drugs in the workplace.
Job Function: Financial Services