Internal Auditor

Role: Group Internal Auditor *LI-HD1

Location: Dublin

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity to work within Internal Audit for a successful Irish Plc. The Internal Audit Team is the perfect place to launch your career and build your experience. The successful candidate will get exposure to a broad range of financial and operational assignments and gain experience working with all layers of management.

Job functions and responsibilities

·         Recognise, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance

·         As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

·         Deliver a portfolio of audits – largely risk based with some SOX assignments

·         Perform other Internal Audit duties assigned from time to time

·         Organise audit logistics

·         Keep auditees and management up to date during the audit process through effective communication

·         Develop and agree audit findings and guide management on remediation plans

·         Prepare and drive the issuance of audit reports in a timely manner and follow up on reported audit findings

·         Provide support on Sarbanes Oxley queries and assist the business with updating process documentation

·         Participate in the Internal Audit planning process

·         Promote the Internal Audit brand internally and encourage stakeholders to engage with Internal Audit

·         Contribute to the development of the ICON Internal Audit department

·         Ability to travel internationally approximately 20% (flexibility is required but we can work together to ensure travel plans are convenient for all concerned)

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the required duties satisfactorily. The desirable duties listed are a bonus. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

·         Recently qualified  (1-2 years) ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA accountant (preferably big 4 trained)

·         Strong technical audit and accounting skills

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively at all levels

·         Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times

·         Ability to effectively work on multiple projects at the one time in a team environment

·         Flexibility to changes in the audit schedule

·         Ability to deliver assigned audits in line with the audit plan and audit methodology

Desirable

·         Experience working within a public listed company or other large organisation is highly advantageous

·         Understanding of Internal Audit’s role within an organisation

·         Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley requirements

·         Solid business acumen

·         Pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience

·         Orcale or other major ERP system experience an advantage

What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

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

Applicants are required to hold an EU passport or Stamp 4 visa.