Senior Audit Analyst (Plainsboro, New Jersey USA) – 104500 Job in Montreal, Quebec Canada

::Overview ::The Senior Audit Analyst will contribute in executing a dynamic risk-based audit plan that identifies value-added recommendations to enhance Company processes and controls. Travelling the world, the Senior Audit Analyst will work in a team environment to audit U.S.-based operations, international company subsidiaries, strategic initiatives, critical business processes and key third-party outsourcing arrangements. Audits include reviewing financial statements, testing business processes (revenue, expenditures, product disposal, procurement, etc.) and monitoring compliance with company policies, procedures, regulations (e.g., U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, interactions with healthcare professionals) and master services agreements.

::Our Client ::Our client is one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical, health care and personal care companies whose mission is to extend and enhance human life.

::What You Will Do::

• Participate in audit planning activities to develop audit scopes.
• Design audit programs and testing templates to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with Company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct interviews of select personnel and document and assess business processes to determine the adequacy of the control environment.
• Identify value-added recommendations and align with local and corporate management on corrective actions to address identified risks.
• Present audit results to local and corporate management.
• Prepare audit reports detailing recommendations to strengthen and improve the control environment.
• Maintain work papers in accordance with Company and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
• Participate in department projects to drive Audit Services value within the Company Finance organization (Audit Newsletter, Audit Lessons Learned, etc.).

::What You Will Bring::

• Bachelor of Arts or Science, or equivalent, MBA or other advanced degree desired.
• Professional Certification required (i.e., CPA, CA, CIA, CISA or equivalent).
• 2 to 5 years of prior public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred) or experience in financial, operational, or compliance auditing.
• Knowledge of GAAP and business laws and regulations required.
• Process Design and Analysis Ability to analyze complex processes and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the process and related controls.
• Ability to travel 30% to 40% of the time.
• Ability to drive performance.
• Organized and able to multi-task.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to change.
• Action-oriented.
• Leadership skills.
• Integrity adhering to highest ethical standards and values.
• Meet challenges with enthusiasm and tenacity.
• Work well in a team environment and ability to build strong relationships.
• Like to travel.
• Strong communication skills – ability to present concisely in oral and written format to all levels of management.
• Computer Skills Excel/Word capability required, flowcharting capability desired and Audit Command Language (ACL) preferred.
• Language English required, fluency in additional language(s) preferred.

::What You Should Expect::

• Travel 30% to 40% of the time (national & international).
• At least two weeks of training annually.
• A stepping stone to generally a manager role within Finance.
• A company with superior quality standards.