Senior Internal Auditor

at  ICON

As a key member of the ICON Group Internal Audit team, you will perform internal control, financial and operational audits for ICON plc, with emphasis on global project governance and risk assurance. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an experienced internal audit team within a leading Irish Plc.

• Manage various Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and reporting requirements across ICON’s Divisions globally.
• Lead walkthroughs and risk assessments with process owners
• Review documentation and assess results to ensure adequate control design and identification of “key” controls
• Serve as a main SOX contact for coordination with external auditors related to testing requirements/requests and issues
• Perform risk based internal audit assignments across ICON’s Divisions globally.
• Consistently evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance, relating to risks across all aspects of ICON.
• Co-ordinate & deliver quality audit reports containing realistic recommendations, agreed with Management ensuring they are achievable, cost effective and contribute to the business.
• Play an active role in ensuring any potential operational risk issues and matters, are monitored and communicated effectively.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Internal Audit on relevant Audit Committee engagements.
• Analyse large amounts of data in an efficient and accurate manner, using your IT acumen.
• Familiarise yourself with the In-house SOX tool and look for ways of enhancing its use.
• Foster good working relationships with global cross-function teams in the business.
• Promote the Internal Audit brand internally and encourage stakeholders to engage with Internal Audit.
• Motivate, coach and develop more junior team members to excel in their roles and advance professionally

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit (based in Dublin), you will join a fast paced and dynamic internal audit team supporting ICON’s mission - to help its clients accelerate the development of drugs and medical devices that save patient lives and improve their quality of life.

As a key member of the ICON Group Internal Audit team, you will perform internal control, financial and operational audits for ICON plc, with emphasis on global project governance and risk assurance. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an experienced internal audit team within a leading Irish Plc.

• Manage various Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and reporting requirements across ICON’s Divisions globally.
• Lead walkthroughs and risk assessments with process owners
• Review documentation and assess results to ensure adequate control design and identification of “key” controls
• Serve as a main SOX contact for coordination with external auditors related to testing requirements/requests and issues
• Perform risk based internal audit assignments across ICON’s Divisions globally.
• Consistently evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance, relating to risks across all aspects of ICON.
• Co-ordinate & deliver quality audit reports containing realistic recommendations, agreed with Management ensuring they are achievable, cost effective and contribute to the business.
• Play an active role in ensuring any potential operational risk issues and matters, are monitored and communicated effectively.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Internal Audit on relevant Audit Committee engagements.
• Analyse large amounts of data in an efficient and accurate manner, using your IT acumen.
• Familiarise yourself with the In-house SOX tool and look for ways of enhancing its use.
• Foster good working relationships with global cross-function teams in the business.
• Promote the Internal Audit brand internally and encourage stakeholders to engage with Internal Audit.
• Motivate, coach and develop more junior team members to excel in their roles and advance professionally.