Senior, Internal Auditor

Company: Horizon Therapeutics
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: May 5, 2022

Job Description:

Working at Horizon is more than a job - it's personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most - the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We're a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we're a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs.

Position Summary:

The Senior, Internal Audit helps lead the Company's Internal Audit mission to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the Company's operations. The Senior, Internal Audit will work with a broad range of constituents to assess risk, develop and execute audit plans across a variety of risk areas (e.g., financial reporting, operations, compliance, information technology, etc.). The Senior, Internal Audit will assist the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and Director, Internal Audit with the Company's internal audit methodology and quality standards and coordinate work with the co-sourced internal audit staff and external auditors. This position helps to evaluate and maintain a strong control environment.

Responsibilities:
Coordinates internal audit activities with management, process owners, and co-sourced internal audit staff. Assists with evaluating the status of audit findings and management action plans, including remediation and validation. Develops and maintains relationships with process owners and management across the organization. Understands and has the ability to apply accounting and audit standards. Conducts internal audit work of a moderately complex nature involving a high degree of problem-solving. Develops work products, including audit analyses, correspondence, memoranda, and other work paper support that documents the engagement procedures performed, findings, and the results of those procedures. Assesses internal and IT controls operations and compliance with policies and procedures. Participates in communication and status updates to management and the process owners. Works with the audit team in the development of creative, practical, and cost-effective management recommendations. Assists in the preparation of audit reports and presentation of reports and related audit findings to management and process owners. Assists in the testing and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting in conjunction with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.

Qualifications and Skills Required:
BA/BS in Accounting and/or advanced Finance degree. CPA or CIA preferred. Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience; public accounting/audit experience and/or experience in a public company internal audit function. Knowledge, experience, and understanding of pharmaceutical business processes and systems preferred. Demonstrated experience in the development and execution of audit plans and activities and the development and operation of internal controls. Strong business acumen. Advanced skills working with accounting and financial reporting software as well as Microsoft Office. Ability to work cross-functionally and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced, rigorous environment is required. Strong analytical skills; ability to take complex financial and other data and present it clearly and concisely to management. Knowledge of data analytical tools (i.e., Alteryx) to create reports and perform continuous monitoring. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).
Horizon Core Values & Competencies:

Growth
Manages Ambiguity Strategic Mindset Demonstrates Self-awareness Cultivates Innovation Develops Talent

Accountability
Drives Results Ensures Accountability Decision Quality

Transparency
Courage Collaboration Instills Trust

Horizon requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated, as a condition of employment, with either Pfizer (fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration), Moderna or Johnson & Johnson (currently granted emergency-use authorization by the FDA). "Fully vaccinated" is defined as two weeks after your final dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Horizon will provide medical and religious accommodations as required by law.

Horizon Therapeutics plc does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Any individual, who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process, should contact the Human Resources Department.

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