Internal Auditor I

Sharp HealthCare

Internal Auditor I planning and executing audits for Sharp HealthCare, a San Diego not-for-profit healthcare system. Evaluating controls, processes, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $46 - $67 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and executing internal audits, evaluating internal controls, and developing actionable audit findings. Proficient in healthcare finance, accounting principles, and compliance with industry regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting3 Years Of Experience In Healthcare FinanceKnowledge Of International Standards For The Professional Practice Of Internal AuditingKnowledge Of COSO Internal Controls ConceptsKnowledge Of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

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Hard Skills

Internal Audit ExecutionProcess WalkthroughsAudit Program DevelopmentQuality Improvement IdentificationRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

Healthcare RegulationsHealthcare OperationsContemporary Internal Audit PracticesAccountingInformation Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute assigned internal audits from planning through reporting
Conduct process walkthroughs and evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls
Develop audit findings and recommendations, assess cross-functional impact, and identify root causes
Communicate audit status, issues, risks, and results to Internal Audit leadership, stakeholders, auditees, and managers
Prepare or revise detailed audit programs to accomplish audit objectives
Identify opportunities for quality improvement in products and services
Meet time budgets and task due dates and report deviations
Communicate work status and future needs to Internal Audit management
Keep current with trends and developments in internal auditing, healthcare, and related fields
Participate in professional societies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3 years of experience in healthcare finance or operations, accounting, or auditing at a healthcare provider, public accounting firm, or internal audit department
Knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Knowledge of COSO internal controls concepts
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and healthcare operations
Knowledge of contemporary internal audit practices, accounting, and information systems
Effective communication and relationship skills at staff and executive levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible start time
No weekend requirements
No on-call requirement