Director, Internal Audit

This is a hybrid role(3 days onsite) in Exton, PA. Candidates applying must be residing within a 50 mile commutable radius to the job location.

 

Who We Are:

 

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

 

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary

In this role, you will work under the supervision of the Sr. Director, Internal Audit and help to manage internal audit activities. These responsibilities include assisting with conducting an annual risk assessment, setting and executing the annual internal audit plan, working with the external auditors and other experts on specific audit requirements, advising Management on improving internal control, reducing risk, and special projects. The role will oversee 3-5 team members and be responsible for complying with the Company's Internal Audit charter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Sr. Director in planning and managing the internal audit team.
• Assist the Sr. Director in the development and execution of annual risk assessments and audit plans.
• Coordinate and administer assignments, monitor audit team progress, and manage budgets and schedules.
• Establish audit approach, policies and procedures in line with regulatory and external audit requirements to guide the internal audit staff and facilitate consistent, high-quality outcomes and deliverables.
• Define audit procedures, identify and define issues, develop criteria, review and analyze evidence, and document processes, procedures, and recommendations using independent judgment.
• Comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Prepare and or review, finalize and deliver audit reports; communicate audit findings and develop recommendations.
• Track results of audits, identify audit themes across organizations and advise on appropriate corrective actions.
• Periodically report on significant audit issues to Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Coordinate with Management and external auditor to ensure the company’s internal controls over financial reporting are designed appropriately and operate effectively.
• Work in partnership with Management to strengthen the governance, risk and control environments of the organization by anticipating issues, providing advice and sharing audit knowledge and best practices.
• Coordinate with the external auditors with regard to the audit approach and timeline and to incorporate new guidance and expectations.
• Communicate team and organizational objectives; motivate team members to achieve results.
• Share knowledge and develop staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of business and regulatory issues and audit best practices.
• Provide professional development opportunities for self and others, including external and internal training and professional association memberships.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience required and
• Master's Degree MBA or CPA preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years Minimum 10 years of relevant Finance and Audit experience required and
• Operational “heft” - comfort and experience with complex, large and heavily matrixed organizations preferred and
• Experience leading and managing large scale initiatives and managing associated change preferred and
• Extensive experience working collaboratively with teams and wide range of stakeholders preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exemplary executive presence and sophistication to appropriately command the room
• Innovative, inquisitive, challenges status quo, thinks outside the box
• Independent - must be an intrinsically