Corporate Audit Senior Associate
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FinanceJob Description
ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller, and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role Description:
The Corporate Audit Senior Associate will report to the Corporate Audit Senior Manager. The Audit Senior Associate will assist the Chief Audit Executives, Director, Senior Managers and Staff of Amgen Corporate Audit in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services.
The Corporate Audit Senior Associate will support with International, functional and Healthcare compliance audits by analyzing data to identify higher risk transactions; perform sample selection for the audits and to test transactions to determine if the company’s system of risk management, control and governance processes are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate to a company of Amgen’s size and market.
In addition, the Corporate Audit Senior Associate will support the team by further streamlining the audits and using automation; robotics and AI were possible and appropriate.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Effectively plans, coordinates, and conducts periodic audits of Amgen business processes in accordance with approved annual audit plans.
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Successfully manages and cultivates key relationships to ensure that Corporate Audit's scope of work and the objectives of the organization are completed in a cost-effective and timely manner
Exercises excellent judgment and initiative in handling business issues of significance to Corporate Audit and the Company
Effectively researches the laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the healthcare compliance; finance; data privacy; ABAC risks and functional risks
Execute audits, including but not limited to analyzing data, performing sample selection and executing transactional testing.
Drafts work papers documenting work performed and written communications of audit results
Provides project management responsibility for accomplishments of audit timelines
Pro-actively suggest improvements to streamline the audit process by the use of automation; robotics and AI
Discharges responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Institute of Internal Auditors' Code of Ethics, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities, as well as the Association of Healthcare Compliance Internal Auditors Seven Component Framework
Travel up to 15% per year
Must-Have Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of internal control framework and International Compliance and Finance risks.
Audit experience (preferably with big 4 company)
Excellent business acumen (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions, and knowledge of accounting, finance, and other business areas)
Good-to-Have Skills:
Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience
Understanding of US and International Healthcare Compliance and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) risks
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, as well as AuditBoard, Tableau, Alteryx, Smartsheets
Big 4 and Fortune 500 internal audit experience
Initiative-taker with excellent project management skills
Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):
Relevant auditing or compliance professional certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Advanced certification (i.e., MBA)
Soft Skills:
Analytical, interpersonal, team building, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to interact with Amgen senior management effectively and confidentially.
Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
Collaborative, with a focus on achieving team goals
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree, OR
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Audit experience, OR
Associate’s degree and 6 years of Audit experience.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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