West Pharma Senior Manager Internal Audit 

United States, Pennsylvania, West Whiteland Township 

699422867

In this role, you will work directly under the supervision of the head of Internal Audit and help to manage internal audit activities. These responsibilities include assisting with conducting an annual risk assessment, setting and executing the annual internal audit plan, working with the external auditors and other experts on specific audit requirements, advising Management on improving internal control, reducing risk, and special projects. The role will oversee 3-5 team members and be responsible for complying with the Company’s Internal Audit charter.You will work on a variety of risk areas including Enterprise Risk Management, ESG reporting, Cyber Security, etc. We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of SOX controls, operational and financial risk, and compliance.

• Assist the head of internal audit in planning and managing the internal audit team.
• Assist the head of internal audit in the development and execution of annual risk assessments and audit plans.
• Coordinate and administer assignments, monitor audit team progress, and manage budgets and schedules.
• Establish audit approach, policies and procedures in line with regulatory and external audit requirements to guide the internal audit staff and facilitate consistent, high-quality outcomes and deliverables.
• Define audit procedures, identify and define issues, develop criteria, review and analyze evidence, and document processes, procedures, and recommendations using independent judgment.
• Prepare and or review, finalize and deliver audit reports; communicate audit findings and develop recommendations.
• Track results of audits, identify audit themes across organizations and advise on appropriate corrective actions.
• Periodically report on significant audit issues to Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Coordinate with Management and external auditor to ensure the company’s internal controls over financial reporting are designed appropriately and operate effectively.
• Consult on key IT projects and initiatives as needed to ensure the implementation of best practices and necessary internal controls.
• Work in partnership with Management to strengthen the governance, risk and control environments of the organization by anticipating issues, providing advice and sharing audit knowledge and best practices.
• Coordinate with the external auditors with regard to the audit approach and timeline and to incorporate new guidance and expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience; CPA required
• At least 10 years of public accounting and/or IT internal auditing experience strongly preferred; multi-national experience a plus.
• CIA and/or CISA preferred

• Excellent oral and written skills; interpersonal skills, fact finder skills, active listening, critical thinking, time management, problem sensitivity and project management skills.
• Ability to leverage technology to improve results
• Ability to present findings and industry insights to senior leaders across the company.
• Strong conceptual thinking aptitude and ability to persuade and influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment with strong inherent project execution skills, including: prioritizing tasks, balancing workload between multiple projects, anticipating next steps, adapting to changing situations and project scope.
• Excellent relationship skills and client focused mindset.
• Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
• Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines