Lead, Internal Audit

Viatris•Canonsburg, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Internal Audit serves the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and management as an independent and objective resource designed to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. Internal Audit brings a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, processes and controls, and assists management in achieving goals and objectives while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and respect. The Lead, Internal Audit supplements oversight provided by the Internal Audit managers during the performance of audits of internal control over financial reporting, risk-based audits and special projects and / or leads projects as the primary field supervisor. Additionally, the Lead serves as a primary contributor when understanding processes and performing detailed testing, ensuring timely audit / project completion supported by quality documentation from all team members.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.
4 years’ experience in Internal / external auditing and / or accounting required.
Direct supervision of professional level employees.
Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time (both domestically and internationally).

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure accounting transactions and balances are recorded in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Ensure compliance, quality and operational processes are functioning efficiently, effectively and in accordance with company policy.
Prepare and review work papers for concurrent workstreams to ensure organized in accordance with departmental standards and that work performed supports conclusions.
Provide coaching and direction to less experienced team members.
Draft and contribute to audit reports detailing scope, findings and remediation plans.
Contribute to the effective communication of audit and special project scope, status, findings and remediation plans with management (local, regional, and global).
Develop strong relationships with local, regional and global leaders of the company, while maintaining objectivity.
Monitor implementation status of remediation activities.
Create value to the company through the identification of process improvements or sharing best practices from an accounting, finance and operational perspective.
Assist in establishing, managing and monitoring audit and special project scope and budget.
Enhance knowledge base through staying current with industry (pharmaceutical) activities and auditing guidance.
Lead or assist in the execution of ad hoc projects requested by management.
Provide the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and management with high quality assurance and advisory services.
Ensure that the department, and each member thereof, remains independent and objective in fact and appearance at all times.
Maintain an audit plan that is responsive to the risks posed to the organization.
Report on risks identified among control owners, management, senior leadership, and the Board of Directors as appropriate.
Assist management in developing corrective and mitigating actions and track through to implementation
Coordinate and contribute to the company’s enterprise risk management process.
Perform other duties as assigned.