Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

The Senior Internal Auditor will execute (and in some cases lead) financial, operational, and governance audits. The objective of these audits is to ensure sound business and control principles are in place and working effectively, identify opportunities to improve business control practices and ensure management is performing their responsibilities in compliance with applicable Company Policies and procedures. The Senior Internal Auditor will also be responsible for developing/ overseeing test plans of remediation actions related to critical observations across a wide array of audits. This role will also oversee certain aspects of SOX 404 testing as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the audit manager / in-charge with planning, execution and reporting for each audit as follows:
  • Ability to identify internal and external risk factors, control objectives and control activities to assist with the development of audit scope, objectives, and work programs during the planning phase of each audit.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of internal control and processes through detailed testing.
  • Properly document work papers to support audit observations for review by audit management.
  • Effectively communicate audit observations, issues and related root causes with audit management and auditee to ensure factual accuracy of the observation and risk is clearly articulated.
• Work with Management to recommend value-added revisions to controls, processes, systems, and procedures, and assist in-charge in preparing audit reports.
• Plan and execute test plans of remediation actions related to critical observations across financial, operational and governance audits. This will include performing walkthroughs with business owners, identify residual risk, developing audit programs and communicating testing results to the audit manager.
• Assist in testing certain areas of Sarbanes-Oxley where applicable

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience within Life Sciences or related sector
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Able to work under general supervision and work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Expanded knowledge of audit methodology, risk assessment and internal control concepts
• Ability to analyze process workflows and identify gaps and bottleneck
• Ability to perform data analytics, SOC1 reviews and understand ITGCs
• CPA or equivalent a plus

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field
• 3+ years of auditing experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA, CIA or CISA certifications or equivalent a plus
• Top tier public accounting firm experience preferred.

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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com