Senior Internal Auditor

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in SOX Control Testing and both IT and financial audits. This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Internal Audit and be responsible for executing control walkthroughs, testing, and remediation planning. The Senior Auditor will also lead or participate in other internal audits including financial, operational or IT processes. Audits involve planning, control design assessments, scoping, detailed testing, effective communication, and drafting audit reports.

Responsibilities

• SOX Testing: Execute SOX walkthroughs, test control operating effectiveness, identify issues and work with control owners to develop remediation plans and retest controls as early as possible. Controls will include Business Process and Entity Level controls and could also include IT controls, SOC1 reviews, and Key Reports.
• Operational Audits/System Implementation Audits: Lead or participate in internal audits including planning & scoping, performing walkthroughs, reviewing policies and procedures, executing testing, maintaining detailed documentation, identifying issues and improvement opportunities, preparing status updates, and drafting audit reports.
• Control Advisory: Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements based on areas of significant business risk related to key processes and systems. Work with management to develop action plans and monitor progress, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration/Communication/Audit Reporting: Prepare presentations of audit statuses, findings, and recommendations. Maintain consistent communication with internal management and external auditors to stay aligned on control and deficiency statuses.

Qualifications

• Required: 2+ years internal audit or public accounting experience; 2+ years experience in SOX control testing and IT/financial audits.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology.
• Preferred: CPA or CIA.
• Preferred: Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Specialized Knowledge: Experience with AuditBoard, SAP, JDE, Oracle, and Blackline.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Ability to interact well with all employee levels
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail; meticulous in evaluating and documenting audit findings
• Critical thinking; ability to analyze complex IT systems and processes
• Adaptability; comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Education

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology

Additional Requirements

• Travel to company locations (currently India, Ireland, and various US sites) approximately 10% of the time. US travel is generally to New Jersey, New York, and Kentucky.