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External Audit Program Lead
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$72.8K - $130K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
External Audit Program Lead
UnitedHealth Group
Role Description This position is National Remote. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. The External Audit Program Lead is responsible for the coordination and completion of audit projects across various functional areas. They provide subject matter expertise in areas including: - Project scope definition - Risk identification - Project methodology - Resource allocation - Facilitation The External Audit Program Lead ensures projects are completed on time and in scope. They work directly with customers and external audit firms to plan large complex audit projects and resolve issues related to scope and timing based on established United audit protocols. This includes: - Planning and managing large, complex audit projects - Scheduling, establishing project timelines - Ensuring deadlines for project tasks, milestones, and deliverables are met - Managing requests from external audit firms and customers on defining project scope and performance expectations This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work 40 hours a week. This could be either: - 8-hour shift schedules Monday - Friday - 4 times 10-hour shifts from Monday - Friday It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. This will be on-the-job training and the hours during training will be during normal business hours, Monday - Friday. Training will be conducted virtually from your home. Primary Responsibilities: - Responsible for effectively managing large complex audit projects - Develops audit programs to support new types of audits and engagements - Assesses and interprets customer and audit firm needs and requirements - Ensure audit projects meet established objectives for timeliness, productivity, and customer satisfaction - Serves as the central point of contact for internal and external audit stakeholders - Proactively identifies project risks and negotiates to obtain stakeholder consensus when conflicts arise - Serves as the first escalation point for audit issues; provides direction and support for others with less experience - Assigns tasks and deliverables to internal and external audit stakeholders and ensures timely completion - Provides explanations and information to others on difficult issues - Follows standard audit protocols and procedures for all projects - Creates and maintains audit records, ensuring accuracy and integrity of audit data Qualifications - High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience - Must be 18 years of age OR older - 2+ years of experience leading audit engagements - 2+ years of project management experience - 2+ years of experience working within the healthcare industry - Experience with Microsoft Office including: - Microsoft Access (ability to conduct data entry) - Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, filter, sort, create and edit spreadsheets) - Microsoft PowerPoint (create and edit decks) - Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management) - Ability to work full time (40 hours a week), during our normal business hours of 5:00 am - 6:00 pm in your time zone Requirements - Project Management Certification (preferred) - Audit Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), or another similar certification (preferred) Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package - Incentive and recognition programs - Equity stock purchase - 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) Telecommuting Requirements - Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) - Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy - Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service Soft Skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently - Strong negotiation skills - Strong planning and organizational skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment - Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, external audit firms, and customers at all levels in high-pressure situations Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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