Manager, Operational Audit

Job Description

About This Job:Under supervision of an Internal Audit Business Partner, Manager is responsible for the formulation of appropriate audit programs for various global/regional topics (financial, operational, IT, and/or compliance), assigning and directing internal audit membersand/or co-sourcing resources to complete the audit plans as scheduled, generating final audit reports, and conducting thorough follow-up audit work on previously identified issues.Responsibilities: Preparation of audit planning package for individual assignments, including assignment budgets (both in actual and elapsed timeline) for presentation to the Internal Audit Business Partners. Managing the audit process in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing, and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers. Managing the audit process in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations. Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management. Develop and maintain productive client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings. Provide advice and counsel about recommendations to improve results and/or mitigate risk with management. Assist Business Partners or Head of Operational Audit in providing advice and counsel with senior or executive level management. Ensuring roles and responsibilities are well understood for the global support team. Timely delivery of workpaper and agreed deliverables that meets the quality requirement outlined within Internal Audit SOPs. Managing budget of individual projects and escalate potential overrun to audit leaders. Support and participate in the annual risk assessment process as assigned. Support the coordination and partnership with other governance functions. Performs ad hoc projects as requested. Position is required to assist the Business Partners / Senior Managers in managing outsourced audit resources within the assigned budget. Value management is also achieved through thoughtful use of controls; finding the right mix of process controls andmanagement controls that allow to demonstrate control without an onerous number of controls. The role holder will assist in managing a fluid population of Senior Internal Auditors from within the Co-Source arrangement; and, on occasion, audit personnel from other parts of the Group when delivering Global audits. The scope of the work will be global in nature.Essential Knowledge & Experience: Relevant professional accounting, auditing certifications preferred (e.g. Chartered Accounted, Chartered Internal Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information System Auditor etc.). Significant work experience in accounting, auditing, or compliance; previous management / supervisory experience. Proven experience in managing and leading internal audits consistent with professional standards, policies, and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Strong data analysis, analytical and organizational skills. Ability to detect opportunities for change and facilitate change.Preferred Knowledge and Experience: Ability to apply appropriate IT control frameworks such as COBIT, GAIT, etc. as applicable, is beneficial Previous public accounting experience in a nationally recognized firm (preferably Big 4) working in public companies as well as life science industry preferred.Educations/Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degreeWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protectedby law.