Senior Associate Internal Audit
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Job Location:
La Sarine - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 associates we innovate fearlessly champion progress and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us
As a key member of the Internal Audit team the Senior Associate Internal Audit will report to the Director Internal Audit and support the execution of financial compliance/professional practices information technology and business continuity audits as well as various special projects. This individual will play an integral role in performing audit engagements applying established methodologies and leveraging prior experience to evaluate accounting operational statistical and governance-related processes.
The Senior Associate will assess the reliability and effectiveness of internal control systems business processes and organizational procedures. Responsibilities include identifying trends and anomalies evaluating the governance and design of internal controls and verifying the accuracy and completeness of recorded transactions. The role ensures that activities comply with applicable laws policies and standards while contributing to the continuous improvement of organizational practices.
In this role a typical day will include:
Operate in a matrix organization collaborating with global team members and executing audits in multiple areas under the Finance Compliance Information Technology and Business Continuity pillars
Support the audit Team Lead by executing testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness and sufficiency of controls
Document the procedures conducted and outcomes of testing in a clear and concise manner
Effectively document audit results through clear and concise work papers contributing to audit conclusions outcomes and recommendations
Participate in professional development and educational opportunities by sharing learnings with team members
Perform or participate in other ad hoc tasks assigned by direct manager or department management such as system administration audit governance management investigations acquisitions or external audit support.
WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:
Bachelors degree (accounting accountancy finance preferred)
Appropriate financial qualification/certification CA CPA CISA CIA etc. (preferred)
2 years of experience in Audit Internal Controls or Finance (Big 4 experience strongly preferred)
Desired Skillset:
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams located in multiple locations
Ability to work on multiple engagements simultaneously and deliver high quality work product
Effective communication skills in both oral and written forms
Demonstrate a high level of integrity to be able to adhere to regulations and compliance
Experience working with stakeholders within Legal and Compliance Finance Business Process Financial Planning and Analysis Manufacturing Information Technology etc.
Available to travel up to 40% while conducting audits
Experience in a Global Internal Audit function
Strong knowledge of standards procedures and general auditing policies
Knowledge of external auditing practices and relevant regulations (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley Act)
Knowledge of accounting standards (e.g. GAAP IFRS)
Ability to analyze data give correct interpretations and solve problems
Diverse experience including industry knowledge of life sciences medical device and pharmaceuticals
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Manage your own workload and schedule while hitting your set targets
Collaborate with teammates to share best practices and learnings as work evolves
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Data Analytics
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- COSO
- GAAP
- Fraud
- Accounting
- SOX
- Quality Management
- Internal Audits
- Leadership Experience
About Company
Our mission is to provide innovative vision products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. From vision research to eye health, learn more at Alcon.com.
