Description
For our client, a pharmaceutical company based in Geneva - Switzerland, we are looking for a:Senior Internal Auditor
Key tasks
* Takes responsibilities in ensuring the compliance requirements (Documents and tests internal controls; assists and trains control owners in performing their controls; reviews testing documentation that is prepared by third party providers).
* Performs standard management and financial audits to identify exceptions to operating procedures and standards, ITGC and automatic controls audit, and develops specific solutions or recommendations.
* Responsible for daily activities in support of and relating to the organization's compliance. Gathers data and creates reports documenting internal controls over financial reporting. May interact with external auditors as needed.
* Executes special projects, including internal audit tasks, performs in-depth issue analyses and other duties as required and assigned.
Requirements:
* At least 5 years of internal/external auditing experience, preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or in the accounting, audit or compliance departments of a public company, preferably with SOX compliance responsibilities.
* Demonstrated ability to multi task, to complete projects on time, and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
* Strong analytical skills particularly in the assessment of the occurrence probability and impact of an internal control weakness.
* Proficiency in risk analysis and report preparation.
* Demonstrated ability and desire to learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically.
* Ability to lead audits, manage projects and participate in audit assignments in a multi-cultural environment.
* Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), auditing standards (PCAOB), computer systems, and general business operations.
* Excellent communication (i.e., verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change.
* Willingness to travel.
* Fluency in English mandatory, French is highly appreciated, Italian and / or Spanish an asset.
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated.
Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.