Audit Data Analyst

Title: Audit/ Data Analyst
Location: Chesterfield, MO 63017
Duration: 3-4 Months
Description:
Overview:
• Lead efforts in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls utilizing CAATs (Computer Assisted Audit Tools) based on the annual audit plan. In addition, prepare documentation and reports to communicate audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership under general supervision of the Director, Business Risk Services. Has a solid understanding of general controls, best practices, and business processes.
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring and support of the ACL infrastructure and contributes to the overall department wide goals and objectives. In addition, work with process owners to define, develop and execute data analytics and implement continuous monitoring to evaluate, support, and enhance business processes
• This includes leading efforts to define business requirements, identifying and extracting data, executing analyses, and preparing written documentation and deliverables. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Client Service Standards.
Job Description Responsibilities:
• Lead efforts in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls utilizing CAATs (Computer Assisted Audit. Tools) based on the annual audit plan. In addition, prepare documentation and reports to communicate audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership under general supervision of the Director, Business Risk Services. Has a solid understanding of general controls, best practices, and business processes. Responsible for on-going monitoring and support of the ACL infrastructure and contributes to the overall department wide goals and objectives. In addition, work with process owners to define, develop and execute data analytics and implement continuous monitoring to evaluate, support, and enhance business processes. This includes leading efforts to define business requirements, identifying and extracting data, executing analyses, and preparing written documentation and deliverables.
• Manage Execution of Audit Process
• Assists in the execution of the annual audit plan. Drafting of the audit program, audit scope, and execution of audit steps Development of ACL scripts Performs the drafting of questionnaires and defining data requirements, etc. to assist in analyzing business processes and controls. Documentation of audit work performed Supervision of Business Risk data analyst, including review of audit work papers and input into performance reviews. Drafting of audit reports to summarize audit findings. Leads meetings to communicate findings to senior leadership. Provides on-going monitoring and reporting of remediation status.
Leadership
• Partner with the business on identifying recommendations to strengthen business processes and mitigate risks identified Takes responsibility for quality of work product. Identifies and shares relevant business and audit topics with the audit group.
Building Relationships
• Partners with management to identify constructive and value-added recommendations to address risks identified. Leads meetings for assigned audits Identifies opportunities for and participates in approved special projects, investigations or other significant business issues. Assist SRS co-workers in applying Information Systems audit concepts and in the use of audit software (e.g. ACL).
Administrative
• Wears proper personal protective equipment when appropriate. Observes universal precautions consistently. Wears clothing and Health System badge consistent with dress code, and attends to personal hygiene to maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance. Meets Health. System attendance standards. Performs related duties as assigned.

Licensure:
• Experience: Audit experience and/or experience with Computer Assisted Audit Tools (ACL) Certification/Registration:
• Other skills & knowledge:
• (skills, knowledge, abilities)
• Advanced knowledge of AuditExchange and scripting in ACL
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal, organizational and oral/written communication skills Self-directed, and able to work independently
• Proven ability to meet goals and work at a high performance level
• Ability to work within a team environment and interacting with management
• Superior skills in the extraction, merging and transformation of large data sets across systems and databases environments; at least three years ACL experience required
• Data analysis skills, with experience in designing analytical approach/ methodology, identifying key findings, and producing output for a non-technical audience
• Experience using relational database platforms including SQL and Oracle required

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIRED
• Education: Four year college degree in Accounting or Information Systems/ Technology related field

PREFERRED
• Experience: Healthcare experience preferred
• Certification/Registration: Professional Certification (ACDA, CISA, CIA, CPA) or advanced degree preferred