Lead Internal Auditor

Job Description

Lead and execute various internal audit projects across an international enterprise (risk and control assessments, internal audits, SOX process, advisory projects, etc.) · Conduct thorough reviews of financial reporting, operations, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. · Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within financial and operational processes · Identifying deficiencies and inadequacies in process and documentation · Conducting periodic internal control assessments of the established framework including remediation. · Coordinate with stakeholders and management to discuss audit findings and recommendations. · Managing the respective process owners effectively and being the point of contact for specific processes · Prepare audit reports, document findings, and track remediation actions. · Ensure adherence to timelines and deliver high-quality audit reports. · Updating knowledge on current developments in the risk, internal controls, SOX and internal audit areas Desired Profile: - 5-8 years of experience in internal auditing and SOX assessments (Big Four Experience Mandatory); US healthcare industry experience preferred - Qualified CA / MBA Finance with good academic record - Certifications such as CIA is an added advantage - Good verbal and written communication skills - Client-facing experience is preferred - High level of organizing, documenting, record keeping and publishing skills - Good collaborator and team player Skill Set: - Should have an extensive experience in the internal auditing & SOX assessment (preferably with one of the Big Four firms) - Strong understanding of accounting principles, audit methodologies, and internal control frameworks - Supporting and contributing to team development - Strong domain knowledge as well as understanding of key business processes like order to cash (O2C), procure to pay (P2P), HR/payroll, legal and statutory compliance, entity level controls & business process controls - Experience in advanced Microsoft Excel, data analytics and audit tools - Knowledge about MS office and ERP (Oracle) Show more Show less