Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

Location: Dublin

If you are looking to join a company which will offer you a strong support network and an inspiring working environment, then this is the job for you.  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 Responsibilities:

• Recognise, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre on 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
• 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 work together to ensure travel plans are convenient for all concerned)

Experience & Knowledge Required:

Required

• Recently qualified 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 within 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
• Oracle or other major ERP system experience an advantage
• Solid business acumen
• Pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience

Education Requirements:

• Recently qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant

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. All applicants are required to hold either an EU passport or Stamp 4 visa.