Senior Internal Auditor

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

No relocation is provided for this opportunity

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 be reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit. You will primarily be executing the testing of the SOX 404 financial controls, with opportunities to support other operational, financial, IT and risk-based audits as necessary. You will lead the development of audit risk assessments, audit planning and audit programs. You will also be responsible for developing and communicating audit report findings and recommendations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Testing annual Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 controls for compliance
• Be the subject matter expert, perform individually or in a team, all phases of audits including planning, fieldwork, reporting results and performing subsequent follow-up procedures
• Assess exposure resulting from ineffective internal controls and provide recommendations to address identified control deficiencies
• Identify root causes and develop audit report findings. Then debrief those findings with the auditees to come up with problem solving recommendations and remediations
• Perform separate audit / SOX projects individually
• Work cross-functionally with other members of the company (Commercial, Supply Chain, etc.) and develop relationships
• Lead third party resources in defined projects in conjunction with audit management
• Participate in other audits and projects (ESG, Cyber Security, Enterprise Risk Management, etc.) as assigned
• Utilize Data Analytic tools such as Power BI to find gaps / anomalies and improvements
• Collaborating on other business and enterprise risk projects, further developing your expertise and broadening your capabilities
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Lead and run meetings with the team, auditees and business partners etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required
• 4+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years of progressive audit experience in Big 4, Regional CPA firm or manufacturing industry

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with global, manufacturing and/or Pharma or Life Science medical device companies is preferred
• Ability to leverage technology to improve results
• SAP or other ERP experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance and auditing areas and concepts
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written, oral, and presenting skills; active listening, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, fact finder skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to process and convert vast amounts of data into useful information
• Team player who can work cross functionally.

License and Certifications

• CPA or CIA certification either in hand or being actively pursued is required.

Travel Requirements

20%: Up to 52 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, a