Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager *LI-SS1

ICON plc, a leading global Contract Research Organisation (NASDAQ listed) employing 13,500 people in 37 countries, seeks an ambitious and highly motivated, Internal Audit Manager to join its global internal audit team to lead and support internal audits globally. Expected annual travel of 20%

As a key member of the ICON Group Internal Audit team, you will perform 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.

The Role:

• Planning, auditing and testing controls in selected audit areas, ensuring compliance with the Financial Control Framework, delivering a portfolio of predetermined Sarbanes Oxley, risk based audits and project assurance assignments and also performing other Internal Audit procedures

• Implementing a data analytics program into the Internal Audit function in ICON and contributing to the overall success of the program internally.  

• Assessing risk and making recommendations for remediation and improvement;

• Producing excellent working papers and drafting clear, concise reports and obtaining management responses prior to their finalisation;

• Assisting with the preparation of the annual internal audit plan

• Assessing risk levels for current and new processes in the business;

• Performing follow-up audits to ensure appropriate action plans raised in both internal and external audit reports have been implemented and are operationally effective;

• Completing ad-hoc audits or project governance tasks as and when required;

• Ensuring work is completed on time, and

• Building strong relationships with all stakeholders.

• Guiding management on devising practical and measurable implementation plans for their audit findings

• Providing support on Sarbanes Oxley queries and assisting the business with updating their control documentation

• Contributing to the development of the ICON’s Internal Audit department and assisting other team members

• Promoting the Internal Audit brand internally and encouraging stakeholders to engage with Internal Audit

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA); Preferably Big4 trained.

• Audit experience required (internal or external);

• Experience in implementing & using data analytics - data visualisation, and modelling techniques is desirable

• Strong report writing skills, excellent attention to detail and time management skills;

• Ability to work on own initiative while also being a good team player, 

• Commercial mind-set and value-add focus.

• Proven problem analysis and problem solving skills; 

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills - ability to convey technology and business value propositions to non-technical audiences

• Good knowledge of Internal Control systems  ( incl. Sox)

• Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times including observing the confidential nature of Internal Audit’s work

• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects at the one time

Benefits of Working in ICON 

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.  

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer -  M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment