Senior Internal Auditor

<p><b>This is where </b>your work makes a difference.</p><p></p><p>At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.</p><p></p><p>Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.</p><p></p><p>Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. </p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Under the supervision of an Audit Manager and using a risk-based approach, assist with audit planning, performing and documenting audit testing procedures for financial and operational audits, SOX testing, management consulting, and other projects, aligned with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards.</p></li><li><p>Lead fieldwork phase. Prepare and conduct engagement kick off presentations, manage document request lists, and provide issue and project status updates to Internal Audit leadership and business collaborators.</p></li><li><p>Validate, test, and assess complex business processes, internal controls, and governance processes across a variety of functions, business segments, and geographies in accordance with US GAAP, industry regulations, and Baxter policies.</p></li><li><p>Use data analytics to optimize coverage and testing effectiveness.</p></li><li><p>Review work papers and provide feedback and coaching to Staff Auditors as needed.</p></li><li><p>Identify issues, and opportunities for improvement and demonstrate the ability to prepare audit reports.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate and communicate with the team members and management to ensure testing areas are completed efficiently and effectively.</p></li><li><p>Effectively apply the Internal Audit software tool for testing, documentation, and follow-up. Ensure work papers clearly document all testing performed, sources of data, findings, and conclusions.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the Audit Manager to coach and mentor members of the audit team.</p></li><li><p>Work with management to develop appropriate action plans and timing to remediate audit findings and control gaps.</p></li><li><p>Perform timely follow-up and validation of management’s remediation actions prior to closure. Assist with the preparation of monthly open/past due issue reporting.</p></li><li><p>Support compliance investigations, as necessary.</p></li><li><p>Perform internal quality assessments on audit projects.</p></li><li><p>Ensure standard audit methodology and protocols are followed consistently.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and track departmental Key Performance Indicators.</p></li><li><p>Keep abreast of regulatory and industry changes as well as changes to Baxter policies.</p></li><li><p>Complete at least 40 hours of relevant training and development per year to improve professional skills and business insight.</p></li><li><p>Assist with recruiting and on-boarding of new Internal Audit team members.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively to deliver Internal Audit continuous improvement initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Assist with activities to drive employee engagement.</p></li><li><p>Senior Internal Auditors are expected to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 25%.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field or 3+ years of equivalent experience is required.</p></li><li><p>Understand business operations, systems, controls, and develop testing procedures to identify gaps and improve governance.</p></li><li><p>Inquisitive and fast learner of new concepts in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrates strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and is detailed oriented.</p></li><li><p>Excellent written communication and strong interpersonal skills.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrates positivity, integrity, flexibility, and creative problem solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Works collaboratively with internal and external parties and is a great teammate.</p></li><li><p>Able to appropriately manage individual time and multi-task across multiple projects and activities to achieve goals.</p></li><li><p>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.</p></li><li><p>Data analytics, RPA, AI, and PowerBI or similar visualization tool experience is preferred.</p></li><li><p>Audit experience in Big 4 or public accounting firm is preferred.</p></li><li><p>Professional certification (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, etc.) is preferred.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What do we offer?</b></p><ul>