Internal Auditor (Finance)

Posted 3 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
Perform and support operational, financial, compliance, and SOX audits across finance and shared services. Plan and execute testing, document controls, analyze transactional data, develop observations and remediation plans, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen processes and support continuous improvement and SOX compliance.
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Job Summary

The Internal Auditor supports the execution of the Company's global internal audit and SOX compliance programs by assessing risks, evaluating internal controls, and identifying opportunities to strengthen business processes. This role works closely with business and functional stakeholders across Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, Revenue, Treasury, and Operations to perform audit testing, document observations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The position offers exposure to a broad range of financial, operational, compliance, and strategic processes and provides opportunities to collaborate with global teams while developing a strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the planning and execution of operational, financial, compliance, and SOX audits in accordance with the annual audit plan.

  • Perform process walkthroughs to understand business activities, identify key risks, and document internal control environments.

  • Execute testing of key controls and substantive audit procedures to evaluate design and operating effectiveness.

  • Prepare high-quality audit workpapers that clearly document procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached.

  • Analyze process and transactional data to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.

  • Support the development of audit observations and practical recommendations to strengthen processes and controls.

  • Partner with business stakeholders to obtain information, discuss audit results, and facilitate resolution of identified issues.

  • Assist in tracking management action plans and validating remediation efforts for previously identified audit findings.

  • Support SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, and documentation.

  • Participate in special projects, investigations, advisory engagements, and risk-focused reviews as assigned.

  • Contribute to the continuous enhancement of audit methodologies, templates, and tools.

  • Stay informed of emerging risks, industry practices, regulatory requirements, and internal audit standards.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

  • 4 to 7 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX Compliance, Risk Advisory, or related fields.

  • Experience working in a multinational environment, public accounting firm, or professional services organization is preferred.

  • Exposure to internal controls, risk assessments, and audit methodologies.

  • Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and control testing techniques is desirable.

  • Experience reviewing financial processes such as Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Payroll, Treasury, or Revenue is beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

  • Understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO), risk management principles, and auditing standards.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

  • Ability to interpret data and identify meaningful business insights.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.

  • Continuous learning mindset with a focus on process improvement and professional development.

Preferred Areas of Exposure

  • SOX Compliance

  • Internal Audit

  • Enterprise Risk Management

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

Skills Required

  • 4 to 7 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX Compliance, Risk Advisory, or related fields
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification
  • Exposure to internal controls, risk assessments, and audit methodologies
  • Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and control testing techniques
  • Experience reviewing financial processes such as Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Payroll, Treasury, or Revenue
  • Understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO), risk management principles, and auditing standards
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience working in a multinational environment, public accounting firm, or professional services organization
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The Company
HQ: Durham, NC
10,811 Employees

What We Do

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global provider of clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients in need. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, differentiated technology-enabled trial solutions and post-approval services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigor, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network. Our talented and diverse team working in more than 90 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally. Learn more about how Fortrea is becoming a transformative force from pipeline to patient at Fortrea.com.

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