IT Internal Auditor

Job Title: IT Internal Auditor

Location: Ireland, Dublin or Raleigh, NC, US

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Role:

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.

• 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
• Work with the IT audit team to develop IT RCM’s across the Group
• Test IT General Controls and document your findings in the Audit Board repository
• Perform other Internal Audit duties
• 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 10% (Flexibility is required but we work together to ensure travel plans are convenient for all concerned)

What you will need:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA / CISA certification is advantageous
• Strong IT skills with an interest in General IT control testing
• 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
• Understanding of Internal Audit’s role within an organisation
• Solid business acumen

Desirable

• Experience working within a public listed company or other large organisation is highly advantageous
• Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Oracle or other major ERP system experience an advantage
• Pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture -one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career -both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.