Role Description
The Internal Audit Senior Manager will be responsible for the execution and oversight of audit plan deliverables and assignments. The Senior Manager must possess in-depth technical expertise and maintain a systematic approach to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s risk management activities, recommend corrective actions to improve processes and controls, and/or identify value-add opportunities to the business, where possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and oversee on-site and remote independent evaluations of Zoetis’ global financial, operational, compliance processes to ensure Zoetis’ risks are properly managed.
- Perform and coordinate audit planning, including the audit scope, audit procedures, project timelines and resourcing.
- Assess key risks, the effectiveness of management processes/controls and risk mitigation activities.
- Perform data analytics, as needed, to evaluate process risk and determine audit scope.
- Ensure successful completion of assigned/planned audit engagements, inclusive of planning, fieldwork executions, and wrap up activities.
- Prepare formal written reports setting forth recommendations for management to strengthen and improve the control environment.
- Present audit results to management, including practical recommendations to address identified risks or process gaps.
- Develop strategic relations with stakeholders and senior management. Serve as a trusted advisor; partner with management by aligning audit projects with business objectives.
- Actively participate in department key strategic initiatives and deliverables including the annual risk assessment process or special projects.
- Support preparation of presentations and updates for the Audit Committee.
- Supervise and review project deliverables of direct reports.
- Provide audit support for external/integrated audits, as applicable.
Domestic and/or international business travel of approximately 20-25%.
The position will oversee 2 Direct Reports.
Minimum of 2 days on site.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability Requirements:
- Strategic thinking, able to challenge status quo.
- Strong leadership skills; work with autonomy and independence, while providing necessary guidance to direct reports.
- Relationship building; serve as a trusted and reliable advisor to the business.
- Solid project management skills, with ability to work under tight timelines.
- Strong analytical skills to support effective/efficient process reviews and risk assessments.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
- Knowledge of SAP, AuditBoard is a plus.
Qualifications (Training, Education, & Prior Experience):
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MA/MS/MBA preferred.
- Professional designations - CPA, CFE, CIA preferred.
Experience:
- 8-10 years of auditing experience (internal/external) required; Healthcare industry experience a plus; international experience a plus.
- Strong background in financial and information systems, prior experience with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements a plus.
- People management experience preferred.
Full time, Regular, Colleague.
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