Senior Internal Audit Analyst

Internal Audit Assistant

Becker's Healthcare recently honored Banner as one of 150 top places to work in health care for 2025, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

In this role you will assist in the assessment of key risks and audits. We are looking for someone with experience in audit, data analytics, or related fields.

This position is a hybrid role in Phoenix, AZ at Banner Health Corp working Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

Position Summary

This position supports the organization's internal audit function by assisting in the assessment of key risks and the execution of audit activities. Responsibilities include performing audit procedures, evaluating internal controls and processes, and documenting results clearly and accurately. The role contributes to the development of audit findings and recommendations and supports management in the implementation of corrective actions. Works collaboratively with team members and partners across departments (e.g., Compliance, Risk Management) to help ensure timely completion of audit projects.

Core Functions

1. Supports the internal audit team in assessing organizational risks by gathering data, performing preliminary analyses, and assisting in the development of risk-based audit plans.

2. Assists in the planning and execution of audit procedures by performing control testing, walkthroughs, and fieldwork under the guidance of senior auditors or audit leadership.

3. Prepares clear, well-organized workpapers that document testing performed, results obtained, and conclusions reached in accordance with professional auditing standards.

4. Contributes to the development of audit observations and recommendations by identifying control gaps and collaborating with senior team members to validate findings with process owners.

5. Participates in follow-up activities to track the status of management's corrective actions and validate the completion of remediation efforts as directed.

6. Collaborates with internal departments (e.g., Compliance, Risk Management) and external auditors to support the timely execution of audits and requests for documentation or information.

7. Builds foundational knowledge of internal controls, audit methodologies, and healthcare operations while staying informed of emerging risks and auditing best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, and information technology or other relevant field or equivalent experience.

Must possess one of the following certifications within 12 months of hire: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional (CHIAP).

Must possess a proficiency level in analyzing and documenting business processes, internal controls, identifying risk and performance as generally achieved in 3-5 years of audit or comparable experience. A solid track record of demonstrated career achievements and academic excellence are expected. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and some technical audit skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree and/or professional designations such as CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CRMA are preferred. Also, knowledge of healthcare regulations (e.g. CMS, HIPAA, PCI, etc.) and health plans are a plus. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement: Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.