Senior Internal Auditor

Role Summary

Senior Internal Auditor to be a key contributing member of the Internal Audit function for a leading Cambridge biotech company. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in audit, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders to enhance risk management and internal control through robust assurance activities. This hybrid onsite/remote role is primarily located at Alnylam’s Cambridge, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of financial, compliance, and operational internal audits, both domestic and abroad, to assess risk management and internal control environment.
• Under the direction of the auditor in charge, perform audit procedures including planning, scoping, and fieldwork execution in line with quality standards and timelines.
• Assist with certain aspects of the SOX program, coordinating with the co-sourced partner responsible for SOX controls testing.
• Apply a systematic, risk-focused approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes, internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
• Leverage analytics and data-driven audit techniques in the execution of audit activities.
• Prepare insightful written audit observations and collaborate with other expertise areas and the business to align audit findings with management action plans.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization while promoting ethical awareness.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of responsibilities.
• Support the operation and evolution of the Internal Audit function to keep pace with the company’s growth and priorities.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Required: CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification; candidates working towards one of these certifications may be considered
• Required: Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in audit and controls functions
• Required: Experience with auditing and advising on governance, risk and controls, with a strong understanding of audit principles and methodology
• Preferred: Experience with SAP ERP, audit software, AI, and data visualization or analytic technology
• Required: Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities
• Required: Willing to travel up to 15%, domestic and international

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 15% (domestic and international)