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Supervises the performance of audits, including completion of the planning, design flow, risk assessment, testwork, reporting, and wrap-up phases of the audit with assistance from Internal Audit management.Identifies control weaknesses, regulatory compliance issues, and other areas of risk.Presents Audit findings to department management with assistance from Internal Audit management.Completes audit assignments and consultative reviews in an efficient and timely manner (i.e., by the budgeted/estimated dates and provides updates to management as needed)Directs and reviews the work of staff, demonstrating effective leadership skills on a continuous basis, including developing, training, mentoring, and providing formal performance feedback evaluation for audit staff.Assists with Management Action Plans (MAP) recommendations and monitors the implementation status of MAPs according to established methodology.Completes issue validation testing using established methodology and within timeline for assigned audit issues.Drafts audit issues and formal audit reports and presents Audit issues to clients/department management with assistance from Internal Audit management.Ensures audits are completed objectively, professionally, and in accordance with audit standards. Participates on Internal Audit or enterprise projects as necessary.

Executes audits, including completion of design flows and narratives, risk assessments and control matrixes, test work/workpapers, and audit findings.Identifies control weaknesses, regulatory compliance issues, and other areas of risk.
Completes audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner (i.e., by the budgeted/estimated dates and provided updates to in-charge/management as needed.Performs audits as the in-charge, reviews work of staff, and demonstrates effective leadership skills on a continuous basis, including discussion of performance development opportunities with staff with guidance from management.Drafts audit issue reports and process improvement recommendation letters for management and presents information to audit clients.

• Completes work in accordance with audit methodology, any and all applicable standards, and defined plans, budgets, and schedules.• Identifies control weaknesses, regulatory compliance issues, and other areas of risk.• Develops design flows, risk assessments, work papers, and audit findings• Promotes a cooperative and productive work environment and building effective working relationships with team members and audit clients.

Prepares month-end accounting duties including cost allocation, variance analysis, etc.Performs monthly physician income guarantee audit and monthly reconciliation.Prepares and analyze month-end AR reports for multiples practices.Coordinates and assists clinic managers in all Account Payable related issues.Responsible for submitting NSF’s to District Attorney’s office for collection and follow-upAssists in preparing monthly financial dashboard for each individual providers and clinics. Require knowledge of key performance indicators, relative value units (RVU’s), payer mix and how they affect financial performance.Assists in preparing monthly provider financial statements which include detailed reporting on revenue, expenses and volumes.Supports the coordination of annual budgeting process which includes volume, expense and revenue forecasting. Develop detailed supporting spreadsheet and coordinate with management for inputs. Prepare summaries and schedules as needed.Assists in monthly fixed asset request process.Assists in annual financial audit.

- Responsible for conducting and documenting moderately complex audit projects.- Performs substantive audit testing verifying the effectiveness of established processes and procedures and verbally communicates and confirms audit findings/observations identified through detailed testing. - Audits the accounting & statistical data of various departments, divisions and locations in order to verify accuracy and for compliance with plans, policies and procedures prescribed by management. - Conducts client interviews to understand and document processes and procedures.- Interprets policies and procedures and applies professional accounting and auditing principles and standards to test and evaluate financial records and operational systems. Analyzes processes and suggests changes to enhance the organization.

• Complete audits in accordance with Internal Audit guidelines, OCC guidelines, FDIC, and external audit requirements;• Prepare and present formal reports documenting results of audit reviews to management;• Compile, analyze, and evaluate data regarding effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations;• Draft recommendations for improvement of internal controls; • Assist with special assignments as determined by Audit Management.

- Audited accounting and financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with Internal Audit guidelines, OCC guidelines, FDIC, and external audit requirements.- Identified improper accounting or documentation and researched issues and made recommendations to improve policies or procedures for Financial, Operational, and SOX audits.- Assisted KPMG auditors in reconciling discrepancies and/or support the external auditing function.- Assisted with special assignments as determined by Audit Management.

• Monitored funds ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 for Hurricane Katrina Displaced Student and RESTART Funds for school districts on behalf of the State Department of Education;• Performed fixed assets tests and classroom supply tests for various school districts;• Made recommendations on improving internal controls;• Assisted with audits and prepared work papers for various clients.