Senior Internal Auditor

<p>Covetrus is hiring a <i>Senior Auditor, </i>reporting to the <i>Sr. Audit Manager, to</i> participate in operational, compliance and IT audits, controls testing and other special projects including engaging in technology or automation and cross functional business initiatives, pre and post-transition assessments, process improvements, issue remediation, risk assessments, and collaboration with external auditors. The typical objectives of a risk-based audit or project assignment will include: (i) Utilizing process mapping to document key controls and procedures within the audited process; (ii) Performing process walkthroughs, controls testing, and/or performance testing; (iii) Identifying key control gaps and inefficiencies; (iv) Collaborating with management to identify action plans; (v) Participating in management presentations of audit findings; (vi) Documenting findings that form the basis of an audit report distributed to management.  Scope covers entities outside of the United States.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Duties/Responsibilities</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Conduct risk-based performance audits across operational, compliance and/or IT processes.  Identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.</p></li><li><p>Perform pre- and post-transition assessments of business units, processes or systems.</p></li><li><p>Participate in cross functional business initiatives and provide guidance on efficient processes and controls; best practices; and risk management.</p></li><li><p>Participate in controls (ex-Sarbanes-Oxley) testing of business controls, IT general controls or automated controls, and provide value added feedback.</p></li><li><p>Provide Business and/or IT management with guidance on risk management matters.</p></li><li><p>Partner with management to develop efficient and effective corrective action plans and influence improvements to the company’s systems of internal control.  Support management’s remediation efforts.</p></li><li><p>Collect and analyze data, conduct interviews of Auditee’s, document, summarize, and communicate audit results and follow up on the status of corrective action plans, as needed.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate a confident and well-developed communication style, that establishes credibility and facilitates a clear understanding of audit issues and influence changes where appropriate.</p></li><li><p>Work with external auditors to facilitate audit processes, respond to audit queries, address audit findings, provide necessary information on controls, or explaining procedures.</p></li><li><p>Participate in a variety of special projects assigned by management.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Skills/Qualifications</span></b></p><ul><li><p>A minimum of 5 years’ audit experience, preferably internal audit.</p></li><li><p>Relevant experience acquired within complex international corporate environments, ideally with US-headquartered organizations (non-financial services) or a Public Accounting firm.</p></li><li><p>Experience in business process reviews, procedures, and operations with knowledge of internal control systems and risk management process; system implementation experience and/or business transformation experience is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical skills with an understanding of data mining and analysis techniques.</p></li><li><p>Essential SAP experience, preferably acquired in an operational end-user capacity.</p></li><li><p>Ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes, systems, and data flows across an organization. Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s risks, controls, and governance processes.</p></li><li><p>Ability to document testing results in line with professional standards. Previous experience in the process mapping would be a plus.</p></li><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Banking and/or CA designation, CIA and/or CISA. Big 4 Public Accounting experience would be a plus.</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>About you</b></p><ul><li><p>Be an independent self-starter with a strong work ethic, high degree of motivation and the ability to contribute to a positive team attitude, proven dedication to teamwork, leadership, high attention to detail, collaborative, and exhibits integrity within a professional environment.</p></li><li><p>Ability to effectively work on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment with changing processes and procedures.</p></li><li><p>Flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances, processes, and priorities</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate analytical reasoning, creative problem-solving abilities, advanced verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.</p></li><li><p>Possess project management skills with the focus on timely completion of tasks and the ability to identify and assess changing business process risks.</p></li><li><p>Show the ability to presen