Senior Internal Auditor

Role: Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Dublin 18 (Hybrid)

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.

At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join the team in our Leopardstown, Dublin 18 location.

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.

The Person:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA);
• Must have extensive SOX experience to be considered for this role
• Big 4 trained preferred
• Strong Analytical Skills with Good IT Acumen.
• 3 years + Audit experience required (Multinational experience a key advantage).
• Strong report writing skills, excellent attention to detail and time management skills;

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.

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