Corporate Audit Manager

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

3d

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Compliance or Data Analytics experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Compliance or Data Analytics experience OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Compliance or Data Analytics experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Compliance or Data Analytics experience

Nice To Haves

• Degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Compliance
• 5+ years of related professional experience in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Compliance or Data Analytics roles
• External audit (e.g., Big 4) and / or internal audit (e.g., Fortune 500) experience
• Proficiency in data analytics, data sensing and/or automation (familiarity with tools such as Tableau, UiPath and Alteryx)
• Advanced certification i.e., CPA / Chartered Accountant, CIA or equivalent
• Experience in auditing controls
• Knowledge and understanding of internal control and risk frameworks
• Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology industry experience
• Knowledge of GAAP, COSO framework, risks, and controls
• Experience in performing Operational (Non-SOX) audits
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio
• Ability to work with 'big data' and derive meaningful insights and recommendations
• Self-starter with excellent project management and communication (both verbal and written) skills, including interacting with Amgen senior management effectively and confidentially
• Excellent and insightful analytical skills; ability to be decisive, build teams, and provide leadership
• Excellent discernment (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions and knowledge of Accounting, Finance, and other business areas)
• Being able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Performing the Annual Audit Plan as approved by the Audit Committee
• Assisting the Senior Managers and Corporate Audit staff in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add new value and improve the operations of the Company
• Participating in determining whether Corporate Audit’s process, document management systems, controls and governance are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate for a Company of our size and position
• Interacting with Amgen’s senior and/or mid-level management during engagements
• Exercising sound judgment and initiative in handling business issues of significance to Corporate Audit and the Company
• Assisting on special projects as needed
• Discharging responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager