Staff Internal Audit

Waters Corporation • Milford, MA

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About The Position

The Staff Internal Auditor primarily supports the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program by performing control testing, documentation, and monitoring. The role works with control owners, business process leaders, and external auditors to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting, while contributing to broader Internal Audit initiatives as assigned. It offers the opportunity to develop expertise in internal controls, risk management, business processes, and audit methodologies within a global public company environment.

The position supports Management's SOX 404 assessment and related compliance activities, including testing automated controls, maintaining process documentation and risk and control matrices, tracking deficiencies and remediation, and coordinating with external auditors. The role requires 20% international and domestic travel.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of audit experience, with a mix of public accounting and/or Internal Audit in a global company.
• Bachelor of Science in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent, required.
• Foundational understanding of internal controls and risk management concepts.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Able to travel 20% internationally and domestically.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, CFE, or another relevant professional certification, or demonstrated commitment to obtaining a professional certification.
• Familiarity with ICFR/SOX 404 requirements.
• Experience within life sciences, biopharma including medtech, or broader industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with business applications such as SAP S/4, Ariba, Concur, and SAP Group Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual testing of key SOX controls in support of Management's SOX 404 assessment, documenting procedures, conclusions, and supporting evidence according to departmental methodologies and professional standards.
• Support testing and evaluation of automated controls and collaborate with technology audit personnel, as appropriate, on IT SOX and integrated audit activities.
• Develop an understanding of key business processes, risks, and internal controls to support SOX compliance and contribute to broader Internal Audit projects when assigned.
• Execute SOX testing procedures, including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation review, and evaluation of testing results.
• Assist with tracking, validating, and reporting control deficiencies, remediation activities, and management action plans.
• Support maintenance of SOX process documentation, risk and control matrices, testing schedules, and compliance reporting.
• Identify and escalate potential audit observations, testing exceptions, and control gaps to the engagement lead, and assist with evaluating and documenting findings.
• Support coordination with external auditors by preparing testing documentation, responding to requests, and facilitating information sharing related to SOX compliance.

What This Job Offers

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