[Remote] Data Analytics Auditor/Analyst Sr

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnityPoint Health is seeking a Senior Data Analytics Auditor/Analyst to join their team. This role involves leading data analytics for internal audits and projects, managing data retrieval and analysis, and communicating findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point person for data needs required by all internal and external audits or projects, including audits or projects that require analysis of high risk or otherwise sensitive or confidential data
• Utilize knowledge of sampling methodology, including statistically valid sampling, to support audit projects and data analysis
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and advise internal auditors on the most effective methods for doing the same
• Advise internal auditors and UnityPoint Health management as required by developing methods to retrieve, process and analyze data using various electronic auditing tools and software systems
• Lead and advise internal and external auditors and all levels of UPH management in the interpretation of large volumes of compliance, financial and clinical data
• Maintain continuous focus on data quality and availability to improve reporting and analysis
• Analyze and report findings in a meaningful and understandable manner for a wide variety of stakeholders
• Utilize knowledge of complex IT systems and data structures to advise and make recommendations related to effective reporting of data and segregation of duties
• Identify, document and test the effectiveness of internal processes and controls using effective data analytics methods
• Maintain a high level of organization and planning in order to complete assigned projects within designated timeframes
• Regularly research and utilize outside resources to maintain and update knowledge of healthcare and audit issues
• Participates in continuing education activities and keep credentials up to date
• Work with management to best improve staff education, compliance, and controls related to financial, operational and compliance issues
• Utilize system software to efficiently research, document and test areas of risk
• Identify areas where Internal Audit’s data analytics capabilities can add value to UPH processes, such as with continuous monitoring
• Partner as appropriate with the UnityPoint Health Analytics team and other data/reporting functions on process improvement initiatives
• Analyze how emerging technologies and tools such as AI can be integrated into audit and data analytics workflows to drive greater efficiency and effectiveness
• Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure optimal team functionality
• Provide status reports on a regular basis for assigned projects
• Maintains a high level of independence and objectivity
• Perform special audit assignment and investigation as required
• Participate in process owner interviews and risk identification/prioritization activities in conjunction with the annual Internal Audit risk assessment

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, IT, or related field required
• A minimum of 5 years internal auditing and/or external auditing experience, including hands-on experience with data analysis
• Experience manipulating and analyzing large amounts of data is required
• Experience sampling methodology, including statistically valid sampling is preferred
• Healthcare or Healthcare related experience is preferred
• Certification in one of the following is preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA- IIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA-ISCACA), Analytics Certified Data Analyst Advanced (ACDAA-DILGNT)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career
• Adoption assistance to help you grow your family

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